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 Brae Anne McArthur, Psychology, in MedPage Today
Half of Transgender, Gender Diverse Youth Report Suicidal Thoughts
In the News Jonathan Stea, Psychology, in USA Today
A 5-month-old's shocking death and the dangers of extreme diets, medical misinformation
In the News Perri Tutelman, Psychology, in Toronto Star
'We cannot cheat death': Young Ontarians with cancer far more likely to receive intense end-of-life care, study finds
In the News Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in Canadian Affairs
Can a child’s depression cause a mother’s depression?
In the News Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in Oregon Public Broadcasting
Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows
In the News Joshua Bourdage, Psychology, in Human Resources Director Canada
Rushed recruitment costing companies and damaging culture, experts say
News and announcements
A decade of discovery in neurodevelopment and children’s mental health
Celebrating 10 years of UCalgary's Owerko Centre
In Memoriam – Sam (Saman) Ghalamkari, Haskayne School of Business, Faculty of Arts
Campus flag on Swann Mall lowered today
New guidelines for treating migraines in emergency departments
UCalgary researcher co-leads review aimed at changing practice in the U.S. and Canada
UCalgary student named Rhodes Scholar for work in health equity and global advocacy
Fourth-year psychology student Shafaq Batool will head to Oxford to advance women’s health research and foster systems that empower marginalized communities
UCalgary Psychology projects compete nationally
Two Psychology research teams are finalists in the CIHR IHDCYH Talks 2025 Competition.
Tools that help children with trauma need your vote
Video and infographic developed at UCalgary by the COPE team competing in national CIHR contest
The Canadian Rangers in Canada’s Arctic: A Living History
Dr. P. Whitney Lackenbauer, PhD, will present a public lecture on the history and contemporary role of the Canadian Rangers in Canada’s Arctic and other remote regions. The talk examines their contributions to national defence, sovereignty and security, and considers the implications of growing interest in the North.
Date: Jan. 22, 2026 | 6 p.m.
