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
Statement in Support of Iranian Women
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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: Eunice Mingollo, Alumna, Psychology, in The Gauntlet
A partnership between organizations provides free mental health support to post-secondary students
In the News: Giuseppe Iaria, Psychology, in My McMurray
Canada's 'first-ever' space health research conference launches at UCalgary
In the News: Giuseppe Iaria, Psychology, in CityNews Winnipeg
Canada's 'first-ever' space health research conference launches at UCalgary
In the News: David Hodgins, Psychology, in Yahoo! News Canada
Winnipeg police warn of cannabis candy amid Halloween treats
News and announcements
Dr. Sheri Madigan wins Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research
Prestigious award recognizes Madigan as one of Canada’s preeminent scientists in children’s mental health research...
2022-23 Distinguished Visiting Writer
Join the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program at MacEwan Ballroom on Feb. 9 for ‘An Evening with Jamaica Kincaid.’ Moderated by UCalgary Professor of Creative Writing Suzette Mayr, winner of the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
