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
Call to Action 80: One Day and Every Day, This Year and Every Year
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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.
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: Thomas O’Neill, Psychology,
As staff expectations around work evolve, universities test out how to adapt
In the News: Michael Antle, Psychology, in Western Standard
Local sleep expert says our bodies will be in their ‘happy place’ as DST ends
In the News: Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in Healthline
How the Quantity and Quality of Screen Time Can Affect Children’s Language Skills
In the News: Andrew Szeto, Psychology, in CTV News
U of C students create art that brings mental health issues to light
News and announcements
UCalgary study on mental-illness stigma in health care is first of its kind
Five-year study explores experience of mental-health care in emergency settings from 3 perspectives...
