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
Not “Fresh off the Boat”: An EDI Committee Blog Post Series
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog...
Statement on Anti-Asian Racism
But I live in Canada! Why the former Trump administration’s order banning diversity training matters here too-Part 3: Debunking the arguments
But I live in Canada! Why the former Trump administration’s order banning diversity training matters here too-Part 2: How does it affect me?
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: Nicole Racine, Psychology, in CBC
The pandemic & the mental-health burdens borne by youth
In the News: Penny Pexman, Psychology, in Design TAXI
How ‘Spiky’ Or ‘Round’ Your Name Sounds Might Affect How People Judge You
In the News: Penny Pexman, Psychology, in BBC Future
What the sound of your name says about you
In the News: Jonathan N. Stea, Psychology, in Sudbury.com (original story in The Conversation)
How you can use social media to help debunk COVID-19 misinformation
News and announcements
Students harness social media for harm-reduction initiative
The Liam Project focuses on educating and destigmatizing the narrative around substance use and addiction in youth...
Join the conversation
May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month
Find ways to support survivors, and contribute to preventing and addressing sexual and gender-based violence on campus and in our community.