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Welcome to the Department of Psychology at UMass Lowell. Join us to understand human behavior and cognition, contribute solutions to human problems and respond to a changing world.

Why Study Psychology at UMass Lowell?

  • Small, diverse classes. We offer small classes in a wide variety of subjects. 
  • Dedicated faculty. Work with and learn from a distinguished group of faculty who are leaders in their fields. Many are nationally recognized authors, editors of journals, investigators of groundbreaking research, presidents of national organizations and collaborators in the Lowell community.
  • World-class facilities and equipment. Our facilities include several computer labs, functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) equipment, EyeLink eye-tracking, biomonitoring devices, immersive computing (for example: virtual reality) and access to a high-dimensional computing cluster.
  • Make a difference. Gain the knowledge and skills to respond to social problems and promote well-being through your career and in your community.

Meet Our Students

Jesse Friedman poses while traveling in San Sabastian, Spain on top of Mount Igueldo.
Jesse Friedman '27
Psychology

Jesse Friedman’s path from Middlesex Community College to UMass Lowell included stops in Northern Ireland and Spain through study abroad programs.

Traveling abroad with UMass Lowell in a structured environment helped me build confidence and independence.
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UMass student Sandi DeRuntz stands in front of Difference Maker sign.
Sandi DeRuntz '25
Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Art and Psychology

Sandi DeRuntz invented ZipperBuddy, an aid for people with disabilities, through an interdisciplinary class and DifferenceMaker.

I’ve found my purpose: I want to create accessible devices.
Read More About Sandi DeRuntz 
Emily Willard in a group holding a banner that says USA Powerlifting Official Club.
Emily Willard '27
Psychology

Transfer student Emily Willard has taken advantage of an array of opportunities at UML, from research and studying abroad in Paris to competing with the Powerlifting Club.

I love UML because it’s an R1 institution, and I really want to go into research.
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Mathew D'Entremont seated at a table with another person
Mathew D'Entremont '23
Psychology

The Moloney Student Fellowship Fund allowed Mathew D’Entremont to take an unpaid internship with a Lowell nonprofit.

It was good to learn about an organization like Coalition for a Better Acre in the city where I go to school.
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Emily Makrez poses next to lettuce growing on her farm.
Emily Makrez ’07, ’09
Psychology

Emily Makrez ’07, ’09 turned her passion for farming, fermenting and foraging into her own business.

Maybe I can’t affect the big factory farms, but I can take care of the soil that I’m currently on.
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