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Department of Psychology

Exploring the intersection of biology and mind

The Department of Psychology educates students to develop an understanding of the complex questions surrounding human and animal behavior as well as the methods and techniques used by psychologists to answer these questions. The department offers BA or BS programs in Psychology for undergraduates.

Western New England University has partnered with the prestigious  to offer the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, which prepares students to meet the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) requirements for taking the exam to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

Through a combination of coursework and supervised practical and research experiences, the PhD program in Behavior Analysis program educates researchers and scientist-practitioners in the discovery, translation, and application of knowledge toward solving human behavior problems of societal importance (e.g., autism and related disabilities).

Students have written multiple publications from their doctoral program requirements as well as designed, executed, and presented research in a variety of areas.

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Memory, Mystery, and a Father’s Faith: A New Work by WNE Professor Christy Crutchfield 

English Professor and Writing Center Director Christy Crutchfield publishes her latest story, “A Faith Again,” in Electric Literature

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Meeting a Critical Need: WNE’s ABA Programs Prepare Leaders in a Rapidly Growing Field 

In response to a growing national demand for highly trained professionals in Applied Behavior Analysis, WNE is preparing graduates for impactful careers across clinical, educational, and research settings. 

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Western New England Students Experience History in the Making at 2025 AHA Annual Meeting 

Nine History and History/Secondary Education majors, along with Professors Meri Clark and Andrea Castonguay, attended the 136th Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association (AHA) in New York City.

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