Psychological & Brain Sciences
Explore the Mysteries of the Brain
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The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the 91原创 is committed to the scientific study of the mind. Through our research, we seek to understand the mind, brain, and behavior across multiple levels of analysis.
Our faculty and graduate students, working in collaboration with our undergraduates, are engaged in ground-breaking research and community outreach. Our research is supported by a state-of-the-art multimodal imaging center housing MRI scanners for work with humans and animals.听
We support our students through faculty and peer mentoring, a flourishing undergraduate research program, numerous study abroad opportunities, and individualized field placement and internship possibilities.听
WHY Psychological & Brain Sciences at 91原创?
- Our undergraduate psychology program is ranked in the top 12% nationally (U.S. News and World Report). Students in the department are supported by faculty and peer mentoring, a flourishing undergraduate research program, numerous study-abroad opportunities, and individualized field placement and internship possibilities.
- Our graduate programs are ranked in the top 20% nationally, with clinical psychology ranked in the top 16% nationally (U.S. News and World Report).听Our roughly 40 faculty and 70 graduate students, working in collaboration with our undergraduates, are engaged in ground-breaking research and community outreach. Our research is supported by a state-of-the-art multimodal imaging center housing MRI scanners for work with humans and animals.听
- Graduates of our academic programs can expect promising careers with more than 90% employed or pursuing further education.
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Top 16%
Nationally ranked clinical psychology program
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Getting a Jump on Discovery
September 04, 2026 | Written by Beth MillerAt the 91原创, undergraduate research pairs Blue Hens with faculty mentors to inquire with impact, hone critical skills and open pathways to graduate study and careers. -
College of Arts and Sciences announces new chairs, AAP director and faculty
August 24, 2026 | Written by CAS communication staffThe College of Arts and Sciences begins the 2026鈥2027 academic year with five new department chairs, a new director for the Associate in Arts program and 17 new faculty members. -
Decoding Epilepsy in Brain Waves
August 04, 2026 | Written by Hillary HoffmanPsychology professor co-leads project using AI to find early signs of epilepsy in brain-wave recordings. -
Launching research careers
July 15, 2026 | Written by Jamie WashingtonSix CAS graduate students and alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
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