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.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Today is Red Dress Day: What Action Will You Take?
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Statement on earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Statement in Support of Iranian Women
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Understanding the refugee job search process: Barriers and recommendations
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
Call to Action 80: One Day and Every Day, This Year and Every Year
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
What You Can Do as a Settler Canadian on National Truth and Reconciliation Day
The UCalgary Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Blog
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.
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 Sheri Madigan and Marissa Nivison writing in The Conversation Canada
Is attachment theory actually important for romantic relationships?
In the News Emiko Muraki and Penny Pexman writing in The Conversation Canada
NYT Connections: Tips to improve your game through the science of semantic memory
In the News Keith Dobson, Psychology, in The National Post
Is 'bed rotting' self-care or laziness? What to know about this Gen Z trend
In the News Melanie Noel, Psychology, in CTV News
Top Netflix titles present skewed version of adolescent pain, U of C research team finds
In the News Andrew Kim, Psychology, in CBC.ca
Hockey star Connor McDavid now a face of responsible gaming after promoting gambling
In the News Amelia Austin, Gina Dimitropoulos, Sheri Madigan and colleague writing in The Conversation Canada
Spotting the signs of disordered eating in youth: Tips for parents and caregivers
News and announcements
Schulich Connects panel focuses on inclusivity through tech for neurodiverse people
UCalgary event opens up sometimes-complex issues to the general public during Neurodiversity Celebration Week
From urban space transformation to the alien world of plants, image competition entries take us on a journey through grad student research
Winners of 2023 Images of Research Competition announced
Beyond the binary: Piecing together research on gender diversity
Emilie Lui's student research project explores gender diversity and identity through an immigrant lens
Study finds Netflix misses the mark by trivializing teenagers’ pain
UCalgary-led research discovers movies and TV series aimed at adolescents reinforce gender and racialized pain stereotypes
UCalgary researchers investigate the science of psilocybin-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
Clinical trial to explore potential of psychedelics combined with therapy to help someone reduce or stop drinking
Making their mark: 2023 Canada Research Chairs unveiled
UCalgary chairholders from various disciplines step into the spotlight of research excellence
Giving Day 2024
You don’t have to be on campus to support students or be a scientist to advance research breakthroughs — your Giving Day support makes it happen!
All eligible gifts made April 4-18 will be matched, up to $2,500 per gift, while matching funds last.
