08/28/2026
Curious about what makes people think, feel and behave the way they do? 🧠
Psychology courses explore human behaviour, thought, emotion and the many factors that shape who we are.
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PSYC 2350: Psychopathology
This course invites students to critically examine historical and modern perspectives of psychological disorders. They investigate the complexities of diagnosing and classifying a range of disorders, from anxiety and mood disorders to personality and psychotic disorders. Through engaging lectures, multimedia resources, interactive group discussions, and in-depth case study analyses, students uncover the nuances of how these disorders are classified and understood. Prerequisites: PSYC 1100 and 1200
🗓️ Wednesday
⏰ 4:00pm - 6:50pm
🏫 KPU Surrey, Fir 1364
🎓 Evan Lopez
PSYC 3930: Consumer Psychology
This course explores the intricate interactions between consumer decision-making and the strategies used to influence it from a psychological perspective. Students learn about cutting-edge research methods and discover how cognitive, social, and personal factors shape buying behavior. The course also examines how innovative marketing strategies can sway consumer choices and impact market trends. Students learn through a blend of interactive lectures, hands-on experiential learning exercises, and in-depth case studies. Prerequisites: 45 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher, including PSYC 2330 and PSYC 2385
🗓️ Thursday
⏰ 10:00am - 12:50pm
🏫 KPU Surrey, Maple 2810
🎓 Liudmila Jdanova
PSYC 4650: Psychology of Genocide
Students will apply theories from social and personality psychology to the understanding of the causes, correlates, and consequences of genocide and mass killing. They will think critically about the complex and multi-factorial relationships found in the real world. Students will explore the psychology of different groups of people associated with genocide, including perpetrators, bystanders, rescuers, and survivors. Students will also learn about the extent to which the discipline of psychology itself has been shaped by various episodes of genocide and other mass killing. Prerequisites: 45 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher, including PSYC 2300, 2330 and one of the following: CRIM 1208, PSYC 2400 or SOCI 2260.
🗓️ Wednesday
⏰ 1:00pm - 3:50pm
🏫 KPU Surrey, Fir 120
🎓 Kyle Matsuba
