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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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: Emiko Muraki, Penny Pexman in The Conversation Canada
We’re just starting to learn more about aphantasia, the inability to picture things with the mind’s eye
In the News: David Hodgins, Psychology, in CTV News
Are sports betting ads getting out of control in Canada? Experts weigh in
In the News: Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in Yahoo! News UK
One in four children suffered greater anxiety and depression during pandemic
In the News: Keith Dobson, Psychology, in Yahoo! Finance
Pervasive Stigma remains a harsh reality for people living with Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
News and announcements
Graduate Students' Association honours award recipients for 2022-23 academic year
Keira Gunn and Ariel Kim awarded prestigious Leadership Awards at GSA Awards Gala 2023...
Water-audit project shocks students into pushing for change
Poli Sci grad students recommend water-conservation education in policy brief to Calgary's mayor
