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 David Hodgins, Psychology, in Toronto Star
Is this the future of Canada’s fight against opioids? Why the ‘Alberta model’ has some alarmed
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
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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
News and announcements
Azrieli Accelerator celebrates its latest Catalyst Grant recipients
Six UCalgary research projects awarded funding to advance important questions in neurodevelopment research
New study on compassion in Alberta emergency departments linked to quality care
UCalgary Nursing professor Shane Sinclair says results show compassion cannot be considered ‘optional’
Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation commits $9.9M to support next chapter of Owerko Centre
Positioned within Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute at UCalgary, Owerko Centre has been advancing research in neurodevelopment and child mental health since 2015
UCalgary team develops global online hub for adverse childhood experiences research
ACEs Hub website helps inform policy and health decisions
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
Mental Health Services for students
Seeking mental health support and improving your understanding of mental health can have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Book a one-at-a-time appointment with the embedded counsellor in the Faculty of Arts.
