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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.

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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.

Ashley Ware received a Killam Award for her research

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.

Psychology professor Penny Pexman and her PhD student David Sidhu have written a paper examining what people will infer from the sounds used in different names.

Psychology

Learn specialized training and collect data using scientific methods. Choose to specialize in one of our three exciting research areas.


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Class of 2024: First graduate of Computational Neuroscience program studies the ‘edge of chaos’

Taylor Kergan’s research aims to use machine-learned models for diagnosis and exploration in brain research

2024 Killam Awards recognize outstanding UCalgary researchers

Recognition for excellence in research and mentorship given across diverse disciplines

Killam Emerging Research Leader Awards spotlight exceptional early career research contributions

Scholars recognized for advancements in childhood health, physics and social policy

From Calgary to the national stage: A PhD student’s journey to Canada’s top academic speaking competition

Supported by UCalgary, Madeline Springle turns her research into compelling stories.

Ask Me Something: What happens when we daydream?

Mind-wandering expert Julia Kam breaks down the realities of dreamy thoughts

Vanier Scholars blaze new paths in children’s health research at UCalgary

Two PhD candidates recognized for their innovative studies into treating post-concussion symptoms and improving focus in kids with ADHD

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Church on Thin Ice

Explore why Canadian Christians are leaving the Church in Lessons from the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada with Canadian author Angela Reitsma Bick.

Dec. 11, 6 p.m.
Calgary Central Library

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