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
Today is Red Dress Day: What Action Will You Take?
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Statement on earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Statement in Support of Iranian Women
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Understanding the refugee job search process: Barriers and recommendations
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Call to Action 80: One Day and Every Day, This Year and Every Year
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
What You Can Do as a Settler Canadian on National Truth and Reconciliation Day
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
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 Michael Boyes, Psychology, in Livewire Calgary
Alberta government puts new restrictions in place around cell phone usage in schools
In the News David Hodgins, Psychology, in Mirage.News
Canada Funds Indigenous-Led Substance Use Intervention Study
In the News Andrew Kim, Psychology, in CBC.ca
Drake's Oilers bet with Stake is one that local NHL fans can't make themselves
In the News Rebecca Barry, Psychology, in Medscape
Most Homeless People Have Mental Health Disorders
In the News Penny Pexman, Psychology, in New York Post
Wordle driving you mad? Why the New York Times game is a problem for mental health, therapists say
In the News Sheri Madigan and Marissa Nivison writing in The Conversation Canada
Is attachment theory actually important for romantic relationships?
News and announcements
Department of Psychology rankings show excellence in the discipline
‘Dreamy’ research among work gaining acclaim for UCalgary
Project aimed at improving well-being of Black children and youth in Canada receives federal funding
Researchers Bukola Salami, Jack Lucas and Sheri Madigan to collaborate with public, not-for-profit and international research sectors
UCalgary study shows stress is significant predictor of GPA for first-year engineering students
Researchers say personal resilience and institutional programs can help mental health and grades
Seven UCalgary graduate students win 2024 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
PhD students receive national award for their innovative research and extraordinary leadership
Five UCalgary faculty members named 2024 Killam Annual Professors
Scholars internationally recognized for research excellence, community engagement and mentorship across disciplines
One year in, The Summit transforms mental health care for youth in Calgary
Every patient has an opportunity to improve the outcome for the next young person to walk in the front door
Embedded Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Learn to apply technological solutions to solve a wide range of real-world issues. All courses in this embedded certificate program integrate hands-on experience.
