Cognitive and Psychological Sciences

About Our Programs

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About Our Programs

Our department is dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of mind, brain, and behavior.

We offer two Ph.D. programs in Cognitive Science and Psychology. Ph.D. students are accepted by the department and choose one of the two programs during their first year. Students conduct research under faculty direction from their first year. Through individually tailored programs of study, involving research apprenticeship, coursework, professional development, and other didactic elements, students gain competence in the scientific questions, theories, and methods relevant to one or more areas of specialization.

We do not admit students for terminal Master's degrees, but students admitted to a Ph.D. program may receive an A.M. or Sc.M. degree en route to their Ph.D. The department also has no Ph.D. or Master’s programs in Clinical, Counseling, School, or Applied Psychology.

Research Areas

CoPsy conducts interdisciplinary research that spans cognitive processes, perception, developmental science, social and affective neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, and mental and brain health. Our researchers employ cutting-edge methodologies, including neuroimaging, computational modeling, and experimental psychology, to advance the understanding of mind, brain, and behavior.

Facilities

Housed in the fully-renovated and historic 36,000 square-foot Metcalf Research Building on Brown's main campus, CoPsy features state-of-the art laboratories, classrooms and formal and informal meeting spaces.

Graduate Program Handbook

The CoPSY Graduate Handbook is full of detailed information about our graduate programs, including:

  • Research areas and faculty
  • Support and commitments
  • Requirements and expectations
  • Ethical standards
  • Graduate resources

Careers in CoPsy

If you are interested in pursuing a career in cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, or neuroscience, please visit the Center for Career Exploration website. There, you will directly find a page with links to opportunities related to careers in our related fields.

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