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
Understanding the refugee job search process: Barriers and recommendations
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: The Conversation Canada
Concussion is more than sports injuries: Who’s at risk and how Canadian researchers are seeking better diagnostics and treatments
In the News: David Hodgins, Psychology, in The Walrus Magazine
Who Loses as Online Betting Takes over Sports?
In the News: Dr. Keith Dobson, Psychology, in CTV News
Canadian doctors, psychiatrists don't recommend routine adult anxiety screening
In the News: Audrey-Ann Deneault, Lorraine Reggin, Penny Pexman, Sheri Madigan, Susan Graham, Psychology, in CityNews
Caregivers can help build children’s emerging language skills
News and announcements
Post-secondary leaders reflect on creating healthy environments for working and learning
Healthy boundaries, classroom integration and leading with empathy round out latest Summer Wellness Series discussion ...
Welcome Leah Horlick
Acclaimed poet Leah Horlick has stepped into the role of 2022-23 Canadian Writer-in-Residence. Join us in welcoming Leah on Monday, October 17 at the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program’s annual Hello/Goodbye event.
