Psychology University of New Brunswick

Overview

The Psychology program of University of New Brunswick allows students to choose to study topics such as child development, drugs and behaviour, lie detection methods, and the causes and consequences of loneliness.

At UNB, you’ll learn from faculty members with diverse backgrounds, education, and training. The small class sizes mean greater interaction between you, your instructors, and your peers.

You’ll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by participating in field placement courses and in research labs.

Hands-on learning

• Participation in active research projects involving either human or animal participants

• Field placement courses at community correctional facilities or in mental health settings

• Volunteer opportunities in UNB research labs

• Research assistantship opportunities

• Opportunities to attend professional conferences to present research

Skills you will acquire:

• Knowledge integration

• Critical thinking

• Communication (written and oral)

• Organizational

• Interpersonal

• Research

• Laboratory experience

Career paths

• Case worker

• Residential support worker

• Probation or parole officer

• Program developer

• Research assistant or program coordinator

• Preparation for advanced/professional degrees in medicine, psychology, and other health-related and social service disciplines.