BS Cognitive Science of Language at George Washington University

Programme overview

The cognitive science of language, also known as psycholinguistics, is the study of the interplay between language and the psychological/brain processes supporting it. GW's bachelor of science in cognitive science of language program provides students with scientific skills in areas including research methods, data analysis and processing, and written and oral science communication, as well as focal knowledge in cognitive science, linguistics, neurosciences, psycholinguistics, and communication disorders.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. 8 credits in two courses, one in Chemistry (CHEM) and one in Physics (PHYS), selected from the following: 3 or 6 credits (one or two courses) selected from the following: 3 to 9 credits (one to three courses) selected from the following: 3 or 6 credits (one or two courses) selected from the following: 3 or 6 credits (one or two courses) selected from the following:

Career pathways

High-achieving students have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research and external internships to further apply their knowledge.

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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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