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 Sheri Madigan, Psychology, U.S. News & World Report
Parents' Excessive Smartphone Use Could Harm Children's Mental Health
In the News Joshua Bourdage and colleague writing in The Conversation Canada
Employers should use science to optimize job interviews instead of relying on outdated misconceptions
In the News Marissa Nivison and Sheri Madigan writing in The Conversation Canada
How parents can promote positive sibling relationships
In the News Julia Kam, Psychology, in Time
How to Be More Spontaneous As a Busy Adult
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
News and announcements
Global Skills Opportunity program empowers students and strengthens Canada's global ties
Inclusive and accessible international education shapes the future of Canadian students
Looking back on 10 years of University of Calgary Teaching Awards
Recipients reflect on what a teaching award means to them, Part 2: 2020–2024
New research and knowledge hub to advance mental health and well-being in post-secondary education
Program will serve as platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration and driving evidence-based practices
2024 Postdoctoral Innovation Fellowship recipients announced
Annual fellowships recognize 8 postdoctoral scholars who have attained high innovation impact, helping drive UCalgary’s culture of entrepreneurship and social impact
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’
University of Calgary Teaching Awards
Do you remember the most impactful teaching memory you have? Students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars in the Faculty of Arts are all encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals and groups.
Nomination close on Sept. 25
