Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Program Description Psychology is the science of human thought, behaviour and emotion. All that is thought, felt, and done is a possible topic for psychological study. Psychology applies its knowledge to human activity in order to improve lives and alleviate suffering.

UNB offers a broad spectrum of research areas in psychology, including: human sexuality, depression, feminist perspectives, Autism, women’s studies, internet and gambling addictions, gender and laterality, pain assessment and management, infant and adolescent development, cultural psychology, self-concept and identity, bilingualism and cognitive neuroscience.

Hands-on learning: • Experiential learning through in-class exercises and small group tutorials • Conduct and analyze innovative experiments in the department research lab • Volunteer with community organizations, such as the 24-hour CHIMO helpline.

Skills students will acquire: • Quantitative and qualitative research skills • Critical thinking • Oral and Written Communication • Organizational • Interpersonal • Research • Laboratory experience