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 Pauline McDonagh Hull, Krystyna Holland and Lauren Walker (Psychology) writing in The Conversation Canada
‘I felt like a specimen’ – New clinical recommendations aim to improve trauma‑informed care in pelvic medicine
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, on CBC Radio
Alberta considering following B.C.'s lead and doing away with time changes.
In the News Mike Antle, Psychology, in Town and CountryToday
Spring forth no more? Province ponders dropping daylight time
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, on CTV News
Here’s what other provinces think of B.C. abolishing time change
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, in the Calgary Herald
Calgary researcher advocates for ending daylight time as debate re-emerges
In the News Ho Kwan Cheung, Psychology, writing in the Edmonton Journal
Opinion: After EDI, why fairness matters more than ever at the U of A
News and announcements
Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Faculty of Arts plays central leadership and collaboration roles across the UCalgary campus
Young cancer patients set Canada’s top research priorities
UCalgary researchers co-lead study with the community to find out what adolescents and young adults want scientists working on
Winter Visiting Scholars
The Faculty of Arts welcomes three visiting scholars this winter, contributing to research and teaching in Economics, Psychology and Sociology.
Dr. Leslie Reid appointed interim dean, Faculty of Arts
A message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson
New event recognizes early career excellence in Faculty of Arts research
Five investigators highlight their work at first Arts Postdoc Research Showcase
Introducing our newest faculty members
Building our academic community.
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence
Faculty of Arts Awards recognize faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students and alumni whose work advances research, creativity and community impact across disciplines.
April 28, 2026 | 2 – 4:30 p.m.
