Department of Psychology
Why study psychology?
Learn how to discuss and apply psychological theories and research. Acquire the expertise involved in conducting research with human participants and animals. Discover how psychology contributes to a diverse field of disciplines: brain and cognitive science, industrial organizational psychology, social psychology, and more.
You'll develop skills that lead to success in a wide range of graduate studies and professional disciplines.
Explore our programs
Future undergrad students
Undergraduate programs
Psychology is the scientific study of brain and behaviour. Psychologists analyze the cognitive, biological, and social bases of how humans think, feel, and behave.
Future grad students
Clinical psychology
Advance your knowledge of the causes, prevention, assessment and treatment of psychological problems, along with the promotion of health and wellness. Our program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association.
Future grad students
Psychology
Learn specialized training and collect data using scientific methods. Choose to specialize in one of our three exciting research areas.
In the media
In the News David C. Hodgins, Psychology, in CTV News
Province cuts funding to gambling support group focusing on video gaming with students
In the News Kibeom Lee, Psychology, in News18
Middle Children ‘Better’ Than Siblings In Terms Of Honesty And Humility: Study
In the News Kibeom Lee, Psychology, in PsyPost
Are middle children more cooperative and honest? Here’s what a massive study discovered
In the News Kibeom Lee, Psychology, in Hidustan Times
Middle children may be ‘better’ than their siblings, scoring highest in honesty, humility and more: Study
In the News Kibeom Lee, Psychology, in New York Post
Middle children grow up to be better people — beating out sibling rivals in two crucial categories, study suggests
In the News Jonathan N. Stea, Psychology, in The Walrus Magazine
Schvitzing at the Sauna like a Sucker
News and announcements
UCalgary Department of Psychology ranked 1st in Canada
The Department of Psychology has been ranked 1st in Canada and 16th worldwide in the 2024 ScholarGPS Institutional Rankings
A life reimagined: How Franci Sterzer is transforming adversity into impact
After an accident left her paralyzed, Franci Sterzer pursued new possibilities in education and entrepreneurship with UCalgary
Laura Hambley to speak at Grow Your Career Conference
Renowned psychologist, novelist and UCalgary alum joins event on Feb. 1 to talk about bridging career and fulfilment
New UCalgary partnership bridges gaps in crisis care
Distress Centre Calgary and Faculty of Social Work launch initiative to improve crisis intervention and support for vulnerable communities
Psychology postdoc explores the darker side of personal relationships
Sadeq Fallahtafti delves into revenge and unforgiveness with prestigious support from the YAS Foundation
Five Tips to Stay on Track with Your 2025 Health Goals
Bryan Yu, MSc’23, a strength and conditioning coach for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, shares his top five pieces of advice for making and, most importantly, sticking to your New Year’s health resolutions!
Confluence of Transnational Buddhism and Buddhist Studies
Learn Leslie Kawamura’s role in fostering transnational networks and navigating global currents in Buddhism and its study.
Feb. 27, 3 p.m.
Social Science 527
