Psychology Department

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Become an expert in the science of mind and behavior with a psychology degree or psychology minor.

When you earn your psychology degree or psychology minor from Westfield State University, you'll delve into human behavior, cognition, and social dynamics. Our psychology master’s degrees build on this foundation, covering theory, research, and applied skills while also allowing you to specialize in mental health counseling, forensic mental health counseling, school counseling, or school adjustment counseling. By focusing on theory, research, and applied skills, our robust curriculum equips you with critical thinking, inquiry, and reasoning—skills that enhance employability in any career and deepen your understanding of yourself and others.

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Academic Programs

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  • Personalized graduation plan and academic support

  • Hands-on internships, research projects, and more

  • Work 1-on-1 with faculty in small classes

Learn from dedicated faculty with diverse expertise.

Our faculty come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds and specialties, but all share a commitment to scientific inquiry and a passion to provide a supportive learning environment that explores diverse viewpoints. With expertise in disciplines including neuroscience, social behavior, animal behavior, human development, applied counseling, behavior analysis, and more, our faculty challenge you to explore different perspectives and ideas to hone your critical thinking skills while earning your psychology degree. Plus, small class sizes mean you’ll have easy access to professors eager to help you master and expand upon your coursework as well as collaboration and networking opportunities with your fellow students.

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Get student support from start to finish.

While earning your psychology degree at Westfield State University, you’ll experience comprehensive support at the Center for Student Success and Engagement. Whether you’re navigating the college transition, seeking academic advice, honing study strategies, or accessing various resources, our dedicated programs are ready to assist you.

Gain real-world experience and build your professional network.

You’ll have ample opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience through internships, practicums, independent research, and more while earning your psychology degree. You can also be part of an engaging community of psychology students in the Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, which provides additional learning and service project opportunities. We also help you access a vast professional network and build additional connections through conferences, special industry events on campus, and more.

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Please reach out with any questions you have about the Psychology Department. We are happy to connect with you one-on-one.

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Claudia Ciano-Boyce, Ph.D.
Chair – Psychology Department 
Wilson Hall 106-F

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Psychology Department