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
One Year Later: An Open Letter to the University of Calgary
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog...
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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: Michael Antle, Psychology, in The Calgary Herald
We can ditch changing clocks in referendum, but then which time do we use?
In the News: Michael Antle, Psychology, in Global News
Psychology professor favours permanent standard time in daylight saving debate
In the News: Kelly Dean Schwartz, Psychology, in The Calgary Herald
Students faced anxiety, but remained resilient in pandemic: U of C study
In the News: Keith Dobson, Psychology, in Toronto Star
Alberta COVID cases continue to fall, province set to fully reopen as planned
News and announcements
Five tips to avoid COVID-19 misinformation online
Jonathan N. Stea, UCalgary professor and member of new social media movement, outlines how to exercise critical thinking during pandemic...
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Allyship under the microscope
Psychology study led by Dr. Adam Murry, PhD. takes a hard look at the nature and effectiveness of allyship with Indigenous groups.
The Faculty of Arts celebrates Indigenous people during National Indigenous History Month.