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13 Master's degrees offered by the university
Political Science
Political Science from Stony Brook University is an innovative program with an emphasis on the psychology of public opinion, attitude change and propaganda.
Hispanic Languages and Literature
Hispanic Languages and Literature from Stony Brook University attracts students as a core Humanities major that challenges them to develop their critical and analytic skills while acquiring linguistic and cultural proficiency in the third largest “global language.”
Social Welfare
Social Welfare from Stony Brook University provides a learning environment for individuals who wish to deepen and extend their knowledge and experience in bringing about social change.
Africana Studies
Africana Studies from Stony Brook University is for anyone who wants to have a more profound understanding of the contemporary globalized world. The M.A. in Africana Studies is intended to develop an understanding of the experiences of people of African descent in all regions of the globe and across time.
Anthropology
At Anthropology from Stony Brook University candidates may study toward a master’s in anthropology with a concentration in archaeology, sociocultural anthropology, or physical anthropology.
Psychology
At Psychology from Stony Brook University the primary emphasis is on research training through apprenticeship, advisement and independent research.
Contemporary Asian and Asian American Studies
Contemporary Asian and Asian American Studies from Stony Brook University integrates the study and teaching of both Asian and Asian American studies.
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies from Stony Brook University is particularly strong in four key areas: transnational social movements and globalization; the politics of representation and media analysis; gender and health; and the critical analysis of sexuality.
Science Communication
The Science Communication program from Stony Brook University is offered in collaboration with the Alda Center for Communicating Science, a national leader in science communication training and research.
Economics
Economics from Stony Brook University emphasizes rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative methods and their creative applications.
History of Philosophies, East and West
History of Philosophies, East and West from Stony Brook University curriculum includes courses on Islamic philosophy, Buddhist philosophy, Chinese philosophy, Japanese philosophy, Hindu philosophy, ancient Greek philosophy, as well as medieval and modern western philosophy.
Sociology
The Sociology program from Stony Brook University chose to focus on global phenomena, as well as their connection to national dynamics. They thus take a leading position in the discipline of sociology and in the university's efforts to become more globally relevant.
Public Policy
The Public Policy program from Stony Brook University combines rigorous instruction in key components of public policy development with detailed analysis of specific public policy issues and fieldwork.