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
Finding Power in My Voice: The importance of a Diversified Curriculum
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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: Penny Pexman, Lorraine Reggin and Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in Popular Science
Eight summer activity ideas that will boost kids’ brains
In the News: Penny Paxman, Lorraine Reggin and Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in Big News Network.com
8 summer activities to promote kids' healthy development during COVID-19
In the News: Emma Climie, Psychology, in UCalgary COVIDcast
Episode 27: Kids Living with ADHD
In the News: Valerie Pruegger, Psychology, in Calgary Herald
Opinion: What is it going to take before we take real action?
News and announcements
How I'm spending my summer: Making cross-cultural connections in health care
Social work undergrad Lisa L’Hirondelle collects narratives of Indigenous Peoples' experiences, during her Alberta Innovates research studentship<br /> <br /> ...
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