Psychology

The Psychology Department at Queen’s University provides internationally renowned research programs known for: the excellence and integrity of its faculty, students, and training; the innovation and value of its research, scholarship, and skill development; and the fostering of leadership in the delivery of service to the community, to the field of psychology, and to society.

Psychology is the study of mental processes and behaviour. Psychologists study the relationship between brain function, behaviour, and the environment. As a discipline, it covers a wide range of subjects including cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, social influence, health, development, and clinical psychology.

As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation, and statistical analysis to learn more about all aspects of the human experience.

All students begin their education in psychology at Queen’s by taking PSYC 100 Principles of Psychology. This introduction survey of basic areas of psychology include perception, cognition, learning and motivation and their biological substrata. Also reviewed are child development, individual differences, social psychology, and behaviour disorders. This survey course is required for students who wish to pursue undergraduate degrees in psychology.