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
Are All “Allies” Really Equal? Tips on Being an Active Indigenous Ally
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog...
Not “Fresh off the Boat”: An EDI Committee Blog Post Series - Topic 4: A Perspective on Education
Not “Fresh off the Boat”: An EDI Committee Blog Post Series - Topic 3: The Myth of the Model Minority
Not “Fresh off the Boat”: An EDI Committee Blog Post Series - Topic 2: “What are you?”: Experiences of the Biracial, Mixed, and Racially Ambiguous
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: Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in The Wall Street Journal
Sexting Among Kids Is Bigger Than Ever—and Often Illegal. Here’s How to Talk to Your Child
In the News: Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in Globe and Mail
‘Tapped out’: why mothers are vulnerable to next wave of the pandemic, one of poor mental health
In the News: Kelly Dean Schwartz, Psychology, in The Calgary Herald
Isolation of COVID has caused youth mental health issues to spike
In the News: Kelly Dean Schwartz, Psychology, in CTV News
Alberta probes COVID-19's impact on mental health of children and youth
News and announcements
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence 2021
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Allyship under the microscope
Psychology study led by Dr. Adam Murry, PhD. takes a hard look at the nature and effectiveness of allyship with Indigenous groups.
The Faculty of Arts celebrates Indigenous people during National Indigenous History Month.