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The field of psychology is incredibly diverse, encompassing all topics related to the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. The Psychology (BSc) program is notable for the breadth of training opportunities available. The teaching faculty have expertise across the full range of psychological science, including neuroscience, comparative psychology, cognitive science, applied behavioural analysis, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology and social and personality psychology.

Specializations
The department offers seven areas of graduate study specialization. You can choose from a variety of undergraduate-level courses to help prepare for a master's program:

• Applied behavior analysis—This area of study involves the systematic application of learning principles and techniques to assess and improve individuals’ covert and overt behaviours in order to help them function more fully in society. Training in the basic research on behaviour is also provided.
• Brain and cognitive sciences—Study in this area includes training in neuroscience and cognitive psychology. The Department's neuroscientists offer training in neuropsychology, developmental neuroscience, neurotoxicology and fMRI. The Department's cognitive scientists provide expertise in the domains of language processes, visual and auditory perception and selective attention and memory.
• Clinical psychology—Clinical psychologists are trained to meet the ever-changing needs of clinical service, research, education and administration. Study in this area includes a solid grounding in both the science of psychology and clinical practice.
• Developmental psychology—Study in this area includes cognition, linguistics, social psychology and health psychology.
• Quantitative—Study in this area involves exploration of a broad range of topics in measurement, research design and statistical analysis.
• School psychology—This program provides training in the principles and practices of school psychology, preparing students to deliver psychological services within the school community context.
• Social and personality psychology - Training in this area focuses on close relationships, intergroup dynamics and motivation. The close relationships area examines the interplay between personality and the social context that unfolds in all interpersonal relationships. The intergroup relations area examines people’s attitudes and behaviours toward members of other groups, with an emphasis on issues of social justice. The motivation area examines adaptive mindsets and the motivational, emotional, attributional, and behavioural decision-making dynamics that link these mindsets to meaningful outcomes in the areas of achievement, health, and well-being across the lifespan.