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
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog...
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: Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, Anna MacKinnon, Elisabeth Bailin Xie, Psychology, in The Conversation Canada
Screaming into the void? Us too. Coping tips for stressed-out families in the COVID-19 pandemic
In the News: Penny Pexman, Psychology, in The Conversation Canadaa
The Wordle craze: Why do we love puzzles, and are they good for our brains?
In the News: Jonathan N. Stea, Psychology, in National Post
Doctors demand Spotify change policy on COVID-19 misinformation after controversial Joe Rogan episode
In the News: Nicole Racine, Psychology, in CityNews
Cyberbullying trends change as kids shift to online learning: Calgary constable
News and announcements
Elder explores the connection between reconciliation and climate change
Elder Teaching Series welcomes Dr. Betty Bastien of the Blackfoot Confederacy on Jan. 27...
Join us for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Dr. Norman Ravvin presents his talk: Language, Land and Literature: The Changing Legacy of the Holocaust
Jan. 27, 2022
3 - 4:30 pm MST
