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
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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: Sheri Madigan and Rachel Eirich, Psychology, in Conversation Canada
5 tips for a safe Halloween during COVID-19 — and what to do if trick-or-treating is cancelled
In the News: Nicole Racine, Psychology, in Victoria News
Trick or Treat? Experts divided on letting kids go out on Halloween due to COVID risk
In the News: Keith Dobson, Psychology, in Richmond News
'It hurts': Workers grapple with the mental impacts of pandemic recession
In the News: David Hodgins, Psychology, in CBC News
Alberta's online gaming site raises the odds of creating new problem gamblers, expert says
News and announcements
COVID-19 isolation hurting women more than men
Researchers publish study showing differences in sleep quality, empathy and mood...
2020 Killam Annual Professorships awarded for creative writing, reservoir science, mental and physical health
5 tips for a safe Halloween during COVID-19 — and what to do if trick-or-treating is cancelled
Leaps in microbiome research, understanding childhood pain and water supply modelling
