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.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
But I live in Canada! Why the former Trump administration’s order banning diversity training matters here too
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But I live in Canada! Why the former Trump administration’s order banning diversity training matters here too
But I live in Canada! Why the former Trump administration’s order banning diversity training matters here too
Summer Research Opportunities Programme for BIPOC students
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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.
Featured publication
Parental Use of “Cry Out” in a Community Sample During the First Year of Infant Life. Giesbrecht, G. F., Letourneau, N., Campbell, T., Hart, M., Thomas, J., & Tomfohr-Madsen, L. (2020). Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics.
In the media
In the News: Kelly Schwartz, Psychology, and Valerie Taylor, Cumming School of Medicine, in CTV News
Despite anxious feelings in teens, it’s not ‘coronophobia,’ experts say
In the News: David Hodgins, Psychology, in CBC Prince Edward Island
New P.E.I. online casino will draw new players, but could make addictions worse, expert says
In the News: Kelly Dean Schwartz, Psychology, in Global News
Student study tracks COVID-19 stress levels in classrooms
In the News: Julia Kam, Psychology, in Forbes
New Science: Why Our Brains Spend 50% Of The Time Mind-Wandering
News and announcements
Modern medicine integrates Indigenous ways of healing
Traditional Indigenous perspectives on health and wellness explored in Feb. 11 webinar hosted by UCalgary ...
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