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.
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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: Melanie Noel, Psychology, in The Conversation Canada,
Disney, Pixar and Netflix are teaching your children the wrong messages about pain
In the News: Brae Anne McArthur, Psychology, in Calgary Herald
Psychologist says children's short-term trauma from catching COVID-19 can be overcome
In the News: Sheri Madigan, Psychology, in CTV News
Sanitizing Santa, isolating elves: parents add pandemic themes to Christmas magic
In the News: Melanie Noel, Psychology, in Metro UK
Peppa Pig teaching ‘unrealistic portrayals of pain’: Psychologist’s warning to parents
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ArtsCast Episode 6: Unrealistic depictions of pain in children's movies and TV shows
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ArtsCast 7: Stingless beekeeping in the Ancient Mayan world
Archaeology professor Dr. Elizabeth Paris discusses her recent discoveries on the business of stingless beekeeping in the Ancient Mayan world and how it reflects the Mayans' advanced understanding of the ecological importance of beekeeping.