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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.


In the media

In the News Linda Ellen Carlson, Psychology, in Hamilton Spectator

Psychedelic research led by Queen’s professor earns Canadian Cancer Society grant

In the News Jonathan N. Stea, Psychology, in Telegraph (subscriber's content)

How ‘crunchy’ US parenting is crossing the pond to British mothers

In the News David Hodgins, Psychology, in CBC News

Alberta sets stage to regulate private online gambling companies

In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, in Global News

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News and announcements

UCalgary continues to expand transdisciplinary capacity on campus

New roles drive teaching, learning and research excellence in areas of focus

More Than a Meal: How Students Led UCalgary’s Food Security Movement

From subsidized groceries to food literacy programs, this is how grassroots student efforts evolved into a campus-wide ecosystem of support, dignity, and resilience.

Giving Day makes an impact on recovery programs

Donations fund essential facilities and services for UCalgary’s recovery community

UCalgary event challenges gambling myths and raises awareness

Students explore the rising risks of gambling, tackle stigma and highlight on-campus support resources

They’re Doing Everything Right — But Still Going Hungry

How UCalgary Alumni Are Stepping Up to Fight Student Food Insecurity this Giving Day.

UCalgary researchers among network receiving $5 million for new cancer research program

Canadian Cancer Society grant to study benefits of psychedelics for late-stage cancer

Science in the Cinema: Black Panther

Science in the Cinema: Black Panther

Screening of Black Panther, followed by Q&A with experts from across campus, including Dr. Motilola Akinfemisoye-Adejare from the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology.

April 29, 6 p.m.
Calgary Central Library (800 3 Street S.E.)

FREE ADMISSION

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