BA Psychological and Brain Sciences at George Washington University

Programme overview

GW's BA in psychology program attracts students eager to develop research skills and solve issues within communities and societies, applying lessons learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios through learning and research. Program graduates are well-educated in a variety of topics, including abnormal, developmental, and social psychology, as well as cognitive neuroscience.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. One advanced research lab course (4 credits) selected from the following: Four PSYC courses (12 credits) numbered 2000 or above. Only 3 credits in PSYC 3591 or PSYC 4591 can be applied toward the major.

Career pathways

During their tenure at GW students can work alongside faculty—or nearby research centers such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation—on a range of health psychology and cultural diversity issues, leading to opportunities to present findings at local and national conferences. Beyond the classroom, program graduates have pursued career paths ranging from the more tr

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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