About Psychology in Brown University

Brown University's graduate program in Psychology is designed to prepare students for careers as scientists and teachers who will make contributions to society in academic and applied settings.

Brown's Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences (CLPS) is dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of mind, brain, behavior and language. The Psychology program is one of three Ph.D. programs: Cognitive Science, Linguistics and Psychology. Ph.D. students are accepted by the department and formally choose one of the three programs after the first year. The department does not accept students interested in obtaining terminal master's degrees. The department has no Ph.D. or master's programs in clinical, counseling, school or applied psychology.

Psychology students will gain a broad competence in the scientific issues, theories, and experimental methods of psychology and will develop expertise in one or more research specializations. Programs of study are highly individualized; decisions about research and coursework are made in close collaboration with a research advisor and graduate committee chosen by each student. Students may change areas, programs, and/or advisors as their interests develop. Students are also encouraged to collaborate with faculty members who are not their primary advisors.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree 

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 7.0
• TOEFL IBT: 90

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