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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

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 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 
Melissa DiPano poses with a large group of students in a classroom.
Melissa DiPano '20
Psychology & Spanish

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

I think I just lucked out as much as a psychology major possibly can.
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Dezanae Boston-Bernier.
Dezanae Boston-Bernier '16, '21
Psychology, Education Administration

Convocation speaker Dezanae Boston-Bernier ’16, ’21 embraced opportunities across campus, building a career dedicated to helping others discover their own potential.

I’ve come to live a very fulfilling life with purpose. And that journey really took off at UMass Lowell.
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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.
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