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.
In the media
In the News Libera Amadiwakama Mochihashi (PhD Student), Psychology, in The Conversation
How to deal with racism in an intimate relationship
In the News Fahimeh Mehrabi (PhD student), Psychology, in Calgary Herald
'Nothing threatening about it': U of C study explores how robots could address social isolation in seniors
In the News Kibeom Lee, Psychology, in BBC Future
'Eldest daughter syndrome' to the rebellious youngest sibling: Does your birth order shape your personality?
In the News Linda Ellen Carlson, Psychology, in Hamilton Spectator
Psychedelic research led by Queen’s professor earns Canadian Cancer Society grant
In the News Jonathan N. Stea, Psychology, in Telegraph (subscriber's content)
How ‘crunchy’ US parenting is crossing the pond to British mothers
In the News David Hodgins, Psychology, in CBC News
Alberta sets stage to regulate private online gambling companies
News and announcements
UCalgary student's video illustrates benefits of mentorship for Indigenous employees
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Large class, small feel: How Future Skills helped 300 students feel connected
Ayesha Mian Akram leveraged the program's modules to teach her students differently
UCalgary student receives 3M National Student Fellowship
From grassroots to national award, Shafaq Batool joins a legacy of changemakers shaping post-secondary education
Creative sentencing funds Alberta research into worker safety
UCalgary psychologist Thomas O’Neill leads project to improve mining and construction safety programs, following oilsands death in 2022
Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured
Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence
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