
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, fNIRS equipment, EyeLink eye-tracking, biomonitoring devices, immersive computing (e.g., 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

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

Laura Cabrera's studies in philosophy and psychology have given her great personal insight - and the confidence to pursue a creative career in music, art and dance.

A class in cognitive psychology inspired Melissa DiPano to do research with two professors and aim for a Ph.D.

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

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