State University Of New York
101 Broad St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, United States

The State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public university in Plattsburgh, New York. The university was founded in 1889 and officially opened in 1890. The university is part of the State University of New York system and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

What Will I Learn?

In our undergraduate program, you will develop an appreciation of scientific thinking and methodology, achieve mastery of the core content areas of psychology, and apply this knowledge in both scholarly and practical experiences.

What is Unique About Our Program?

  • Opportunities to assist professors with research and attend regional and national conferences
  • Department-affiliated Center for Neurobehavioral Health, with opportunities to work with children with autism as well as adults suffering from dementia or traumatic brain injury
  • An extensive internship program with placements in schools, hospitals, and other local agencies
  • Brand new facilities, including computer labs, research labs, clinic rooms, observation rooms, meeting rooms, and student lounge areas
  • Flexibility choose a campus close to you. Earn your bachelor’s degree at our main campus in Plattsburgh or complete your degree at our branch campus in Queensbury.

What Are My Career Opportunities?

Our psychology degree provides you with skills that are valuable for graduate education in master’s and Ph.D. programs, as well as careers in a wide variety of fields, including business, social services, research, and education. Some examples of bachelor’s-level jobs that make use of a psychology major’s skills are:

  • Child care worker
  • College admissions counselor
  • Human resources manager
  • Career counselor
  • Family services worker
  • Case manager
  • Camp director
  • Business administration
  • Statistical assistant
  • Research analyst
  • Market research and polling
  • Staff trainer
  • Public relations specialist

https://www.plattsburgh.edu/programs/psychology-major.html 

 

  • Complete the Common Application or SUNY Application
  • Pay the $50 application fee.
  • Send an official high school transcript

All official documents must list the applicant’s legal given name. Chosen/preferred name can be documented once a student enrolls.

Check Application Status

Once you have applied for admission to SUNY Plattsburgh, you can check the status of your application online in your personal admissions portal account.

An email with your admissions portal login information is sent to the email address you provided 1–2 weeks after you submit your application.

CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS

English Proficiency Tests

  • TOEFL internet: >76 (all subscores >16)
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (all bands > 5.9)
  • SAT: >500
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English): >53
  • DuoLingo English test: 110 or higher

Course registration for the first semester of enrollment will be determined by results on English language placement examinations administered on campus during orientation.

SAT/ACT (optional)

Although applicants are not required to take the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), it is highly recommended. Applicants who have submitted SAT or ACT results that demonstrate their academic ability at or above the level demonstrated by their high school transcripts are more likely to qualify for our academic merit scholarship.

Evidence of Financial Support

In order to meet the standards set by the United States Citizenship and Immigration and Services (USCIS), you must provide official documents to prove that you have enough money to pay for your education BEFORE we are allowed to issue your Form I-20. We provide a limited number of merit scholarships and on-campus housing grants to help lower the cost of attendance for international students, especially those with a record of extraordinary academic achievement. Early applicants get priority consideration. To estimate the amount of funds you will need to show, visit our cost page and subtract the scholarship package amount that you believe you will qualify to receive. You will be notified of your actual scholarship award when you are notified of your admission decision. There is no separate application for scholarships.

Reference Letter

One letter of recommendation is requested. Letters composed in English are preferred, but if necessary, we will accept letters written in other languages.

Essay

Please compose a personal essay in English using at least 250 words. Please answer these questions in your essay:

  1. Why are you choosing SUNY Plattsburgh for your university study in the United States?
  2. Why are you choosing your particular major? What are your educational/career goals after graduation?
  3. Briefly describe your family and your home. How many siblings do you have? Who lives in your house?
  4. What do your parents do for a living?

https://www.plattsburgh.edu/admissions/international/index.html