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 Michael Antle, Psychology, in Lethbridge Herald
Bad timing? Or perfect timing: DST debate lands at SACPA
In the News Perri Tutelman and Fiona Schulte, Psychology, in The Conversation
What adolescents and young adults with cancer want researchers to know
In the News Thomas O’Neill, Psychology, in CBC
Creative sentencing made Alberta home to a new rigging safety council. How did we get here?
In the News Spencer Murch, Psychology, in CBC Radio
Sports betting could be the biggest winner this World Cup. Critics say it degrades the game
In the News Ogunfowora, Babatunde and Bourdage, Joshua S., Psychology, in Sage Journals
Is My Boss Gaslighting Me? Uncovering the Nomological Network of Gaslighting In LeaderEmployee Relationships
In the News Tunde Ogunfowora and Joshua Bourdage, Psychology, in CTV News
‘Real negative consequences’: Calgary researchers publish findings of workplace gaslighting studies
News and announcements
Faculty of Arts researcher receives 2026 Azrieli Accelerator Catalyst Grant
Dr. Brandy Callahan, PhD, awarded funding for a pilot project on brain health during menopause for women with ADHD
Turning workplace safety research into action
Minerva Calgary Safety Learning Forum brought together UCalgary researchers, educators, industry and government to help translate workplace safety research into safer workplaces
June 2026 Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Researchers from the Faculty of Arts play central leadership and collaboration roles in transdisciplinary projects
Dr. Perri Tutelman awarded a Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grant
Increased funding will help young people with cancer express their wishes for future care
In Memoriam: Dr. Bob Sainsbury, Faculty of Arts
Professor emeritus and founding member of Department of Psychology’s behavioural neuroscience group; campus flag to be lowered June 22
Dr. Sheri Madigan appointed as Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
New appointment recognizes Madigan's research excellence in health research
Transdisciplinary research grows
Faculty of Arts researchers are leading and contributing to nine Transdisciplinary Connector Grant projects tackling climate resilience, Indigenous food sovereignty, health and other complex societal challenges.
