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Students with Mary Kayyal at Psi Chi Psychology Research Conference 2023

Department of Psychology

Welcome to the Department of Psychology

With the Renovation of the Liberal Arts Building (May 2025-January 2027), the Psychology Department office has relocated to Spruce 180. Please come visit us!

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior.

At the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, faculty members in psychology study a variety of topics. From the left-hand menu, feel free to browse our Programs of Study, Faculty Profiles, Research Interests, Student Organizations, and Contacts. We are one of the largest majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, yet we have an amazing group of devoted faculty ready to assist you as you pursue your education. For more information, please see our Psychology Degree Programs Fact Sheet (PDF)

Degree Programs

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology
  • Master of Science (MS) in Research Psychology
  • Combined BA/MA Program in Psychology
  • Pre-Professional Certificate in Mental Health
  • Minor in Psychology
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