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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

Nicole Cruz Merced and friends at the undergraduate commencement exercise in 2018.
Nicole Cruz Merced '18, '20
Psychology & Community Social Psychology

When Nicole Cruz Merced overcame her shyness and reached out to a professor, it changed her life.

I found myself as a student in undergrad; I found myself as a professional in grad school.
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Nayeli Almanzar Lizardo stands with two other people while holding certificates in front of a Lawrence YMCA banner.
Nayeli Almanzar Lizardo '27
Psychology

First-generation college student Nayeli Almanzar Lizardo serves on YMCA of the USA’s National Youth Advisory Council.

Leadership doesn’t always have to be the person with the big title. We’re all leaders in our own way.
Read More About Nayeli Almanzar Lizardo 
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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UMass Lowell student David Levenson shakes hands with another student on stairs leading to a campus building.
David Levenson '25
Psychology

David Levenson’s Mock Trial team experience led to a real legal internship.

The opportunities I’m getting through Mock Trial are so exciting.
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UMass Lowell student Debby Fernand stands next to RHSA Director Matthew Hurwitz
Debby Fernand '22
Psychology, Sociology and Race and Ethnic Studies

Psychology and Sociology major Debby Fernand serves on the university’s Student Mental Health Advisory Committee.

I just love being a part of this community. I love being around faculty and staff who mirror some of my interests.
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