The Department of Psychology at Brandeis University is a leading research and teaching department offering undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs in psychology, with strengths in cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, social psychology, and clinical psychology. The program integrates experimental research, theoretical analysis, and applied practice.
Undergraduate students earn a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with concentrations in cognitive science, developmental psychology, or social psychology. Coursework covers core areas such as brain and behavior, cognition, development, personality, and abnormal psychology. Undergraduates gain hands-on research experience in faculty labs, studying topics like memory, language acquisition, and social cognition.
Graduate programs include a PhD in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Psychology. The PhD program trains researchers for academic careers, with research strengths in cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and social psychology. Faculty lead state-of-the-art labs, including the Brandeis Memory Lab and Developmental Psychology Lab. Clinical psychology training is offered through partnerships with local clinics. The department’s focus on empirical research and interdisciplinary collaboration prepares students for careers in research, education, and clinical practice.
Department of Psychology Website(https://www.brandeis.edu/psychology/)
