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.
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In the News Linda Carlson, Psychology, in Euronews
For cancer survivors, tai chi can ease sleep problems, fatigue and pain, study finds
In the News Linda Carlson, Psychology, in Calgary Herald
University of Calgary study shows benefits of mindfulness and tai chi practices for cancer survivors
In the News Julia Kam, Psychology, The Conversation
Daydreams, mind‑wandering and rumination: What you think about can affect your feelings and mood
In the News Michael Antle, Psychology, in the Calgary Herald
Alberta government confident in move to permanent daylight time despite lack of consensus
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In the News Perri Tutelman and Fiona Schulte, Psychology, in The Conversation
What adolescents and young adults with cancer want researchers to know
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podcast
Now Innovating: Preventing youth violence and bullying across Canada
UCalgary hosted knowledge mobilization hub utilizes a transdisciplinary approach
Postdoctoral scholars solving complex social issues
The Faculty of Arts spotlights three scholars for Postdoc Appreciation Week
Mindfulness and tai chi practices ease sleep problems, fatigue and pain after cancer treatment
In a study of more than 500 cancer survivors, researchers find that mind-body interventions provide meaningful benefits to patients
UCalgary to welcome more students on campus thanks to provincial investment
Nine high-demand programs to expand by more than 1,600 seats over the next several years
Students' Union names university's top teachers
These are the 2026 Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award winners
New faculty for fall 2026
The Faculty of Arts welcomes 12 new members this semester
Real Patterns in Linguistics and AI
Dr. Ryan Nefdt examines whether linguistic theory and large language models can be reconciled through the concept of real patterns and considers the role of information in bridging the two fields.
Sept. 25 | 3 – 5 p.m.
Social Sciences 1253
