The Queen's Psychology Department is home to 35 labs where faculty members conduct research in Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science, as well as Developmental, Social, and Clinical Psychology. Students have the opportunity to work alongside faculty researchers and graduate students, investigating topics such as sexuality, bullying, mood disorders, and infant cognition.
Undergraduate Program
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.
Graduate Programs
The Department of Psychology at Queen's University offers a wide range of Programs in core areas of Psychology, with a strong emphasis on fundamental research and discovery, as well as intensive training in clinical skills and applications.
Developmental Psychology Studies
The Child and Adolescent Development Group at Queen's University has several fun and interactive studies that are looking for children of all ages to participate.
News
Date Published: May 04, 2023
Saluting teaching and leadership excellence
Congratulations to Dr. Meghan Norris, Chair of Undergraduate Studies, on being the recipient of the 2023 Principal’s Educational Leadership Award.
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Date Published: Apr 24, 2023
PSYC 400 Students Develop Program to Connect High School Students with Scholarship Funds
Adrianna Armstrong, Hannah Burrows, Alyssa Giovannangeli, Flo Nusselder, and Yanxin Xu are working to create an open-access educational resource that is free for high school students to build skills and knowledge related to accessing scholarship dollars
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Date Published: Apr 14, 2023
Jane Mao honoured with Brian Yealland Community Leadership Award, and the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award
Congratulations to Jane Mao on recently receiving the Brian Yealland Community Leadership Award, and the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award
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Date Published: Apr 13, 2023
Akwesasne Department of Health Announces Partnership with Queen’s University to Launch Sleep Study
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is announcing to the community that they have partnered with Queen's University to launch a sleep study in Akwesasne.
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Date Published: Apr 13, 2023
Psychology Graduate Students receive Black Scholars Excellence in Mentorship Awards
Congratulations to PhD student Trinda Penniston, and incoming MSc student Mayah Palmer, on receiving Black Scholar’s Excellence in Mentorship Awards!
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Date Published: Feb 16, 2023
Enhancing community engagement at Queen’s
The Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor has appointed Wendy Craig as Special Advisor to the Principal on Community Engagement.
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