The Masters program at Bucknell has several characteristics that distinguish it from other programs. These should be considered before applying.
Most students continue to the Ph.D. or professional programs.
Although students have gone from the program to Ph.D. work in clinical and counseling psychology, the masters program at Bucknell does not offer specialized work in these areas. The Program is small, with an average of six to eight students in both psychology and a parallel program in the study of animal behavior. The small size means that contact among students and faculty is continuous. Students take two or three courses a semester in addition to participating in research. During the second year, students complete a thesis.