Department of Psychology

Exploring the Human Mind, Enhancing Human Potential

Our Psychology program offers a scientific and holistic exploration of human behaviour, cognition, and emotion. Students journey through core domains including Clinical, Social, Developmental, Cognitive, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The curriculum emphasizes rigorous research methodology, ethical practice, and the application of psychological principles to promote mental health, organizational efficiency, and community well-being.

We prepare students for further professional specialization and diverse careers where understanding human dynamics is key.

• Key Focus Areas: Mental Health & Well-being, Cognitive Neuroscience, Social & Cultural Psychology, Human Development, Organizational Behaviour.
• Distinctive Edge: A balanced blend of scientific research and practical application, opportunities for community outreach, and a foundation for clinical or counselling postgraduate training.
• Career Pathways: Counselling, Human Resources, User Experience (UX) Research, Mental Health Advocacy, Market Research, Learning Support, and further studies in Clinical Psychology.

Understand what drives us to make a meaningful impact in people's lives.

Olufolakemi V. Adedeji, Ph.D.

Dr. Adedeji is a developmental psychologist. She is an expert in human development, behaviour disorder, remediation, rehabilitation, and other interventions.

She is an experienced life coach who has deployed her services to clients in the public and private sectors of the economy.

Her activities in the domains mentioned above are strongly premised on her competence in Psychosocial Test Development and Administration.

She is a member of the International Society for the Study of Behaviour and Development (ISSBD).