The Department of Psychology traces its origin back to 2005 when the Institute of Cognitive Science was founded with approval from the Ministry of Education. In 2006, the Institute started to recruit students into its master's program and prepare for the establishment of the Department of Psychology offering a bachelor's program. In 2007, the Department of Psychology was approved by the Ministry of Education to be established and to recruit students into its undergraduate program from 2008.
The Department of Psychology is fundamentally and prospectively characterized by its interdisciplinary education and research encompassing the various disciplines of sociology, the humanities, medicine and engineering, aspiring to cultivate talented professionals specializing in basic research, practical applications and the field of body-mind-spirit health.