At its core, psychology is the quest to understand why people do what they do.
The better our understanding of human behaviour, the better equipped we are as individuals and as a society to help each person reach their full potential and improve their quality of life.
Psychology students develop their knowledge by using scientific methods to analyze behaviour, employing careful observation and experimentation to develop and test theories. The results are theories, backed up by facts, that further our comprehension of the human mind.
At Mount Allison, psychology can be pursued either as a Science discipline or an Arts discipline.
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News
Dr. Gene Ouellette honoured with 2025 Paul Paré Medal of Excellence
Annual award recognizes commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and learning
Psychology professor Dr. Geneviève Desmarais honoured with 2025 Tucker Teaching Award
Expert in behavioural neuroscience recognized for excellence in teaching
Meet Class of 2025 Valedictorian Emma Etheridge
Honours sociology graduate from Riverview, NB selected as valedictorian for graduating class
Contact us
Department of Psychology
psych@mta.ca
(506) 364-2455
Location
Crabtree Building
49A York St. Sackville, NB