program description 

psychology is among the most expansive fields for human inquiry, ranging from what makes us human to what holds us in common with other species, through examinations of mind, emotions, and behaviours. virtually no aspect of being human is left unexplored by upei's diverse faculty, including how our evolutionary roots influence our humanity and what a difference consciousness and mind can make to our understanding. upei has dynamic research and teaching programs supported by their broad traditions within behavioural neuroscience, perception and cognition, critical & historical perspectives, and developmental, humanistic, clinical, & applied psychologies.  students benefit not only in the classroom but also through opportunities to work in research settings with faculty in each of these areas. world class researchers and award winning scholars in the classroom create connections with students that are unique to a small university. the department has a strong core of quantitative training and has developed an equally impressive qualitative component. students in the program benefit from training in both of these areas to add to their skill set and the ability to ask and answer meaningful questions.