Bachelor of Arts Program
Program Code: BA-AS
Major Code: PYA

Psychology Department
Buckham Hall A238
(716) 878-6215
psychology.buffalostate.edu/

Master of Science
Program Code: MSED-ED
Major Code: ABA

Exceptional Education Department
Ketchum Hall 204
(716) 878-3038
exceptionaleducation.buffalostate.edu/

Enrollment in this combined pathway allows highly qualified, currently-enrolled SUNY Buffalo State students to begin work on a M.S. degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) while completing a B.A. degree in Applied Psychology. Twelve (12) credits of designated master’s courses would be incorporated into the B.A. program and count toward both the bachelor’s degree and the master’s degree.

Admission into the combined pathway is highly selective. Matriculated undergraduate students may apply to the BA/MS pathway in their junior year and will complete all of the application requirements for the program.  The admission application process includes a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in Psychology, a statement of intent, 3 letters of reference, and a faculty interview.  

1. Critically evaluate existing literature in a given topic area of psychology.
2. Generate a scientific hypothesis in a given area of psychology.
3. Demonstrate understanding of basic research designs used in psychology and related mental health fields,
4. Utilize appropriate statistical techniques for a given research design.
5. Apply valid conclusions based on topic area, hypothesis, review of literature, and study outcomes.