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.
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.
In the media
In the News Keith O. Yeates, Serena L. Orr, and Lisa Marie Langevin, Psychology, in Neurology Genetics
Post-Traumatic Headache in Children and Genetic Risk of Migraine
In the News Spencer Murch, Psychology, in CBC News
Why third-party sports gambling ads are a major problem for B.C. Lottery Corporation
In the News Kibeom Lee, Psychology, in Everyday Health
Does Birth Order Really Affect Your Personality?
In the News Emma A. Climie and Brandy Callahan (Psychology) writing in The Conversation Canada
Not just boys: The overlooked story of ADHD in women and girls
In the News Pauline McDonagh Hull, Krystyna Holland and Lauren Walker (Psychology) writing in The Conversation Canada
‘I felt like a specimen’ – New clinical recommendations aim to improve trauma‑informed care in pelvic medicine
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, on CBC Radio
Alberta considering following B.C.'s lead and doing away with time changes.
News and announcements
Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Faculty of Arts plays central leadership and collaboration roles across the UCalgary campus
Young cancer patients set Canada’s top research priorities
UCalgary researchers co-lead study with the community to find out what adolescents and young adults want scientists working on
Winter Visiting Scholars
The Faculty of Arts welcomes three visiting scholars this winter, contributing to research and teaching in Economics, Psychology and Sociology.
Dr. Leslie Reid appointed interim dean, Faculty of Arts
A message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson
New event recognizes early career excellence in Faculty of Arts research
Five investigators highlight their work at first Arts Postdoc Research Showcase
Introducing our newest faculty members
Building our academic community.
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence
Faculty of Arts Awards recognize faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students and alumni whose work advances research, creativity and community impact across disciplines.
April 28, 2026 | 2 – 4:30 p.m.
