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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.

麻花视频 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). As of August 2017, thirty of the program’s 37 program graduates serve as faculty in colleges and universities in the U.S. and teach courses in behavior analysis, primarily at the graduate level. View more of the graduates.

Students have written multiple publications from their doctoral program requirements as well as design, execute, and present research in a variety of areas.

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Flying With Kids Frustrating? WNE Professor Jason Seacat Weighs In on the Real Problem

Traveling with children can be stressful for everyone involved, but is the chaos really the kids鈥 fault鈥攐r the parents鈥? Dr. Jason Seacat, a psychology professor at 麻花视频 University, offers insights into why some parents may struggle to manage their children鈥檚 behavior during flights.

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WNE鈥檚 Brenda Garton-Sjoberg and Husband Honored for Outstanding Community Service

Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, and her husband, John Sjoberg, were celebrated at the Rotary Club of West Springfield鈥檚聽Service Above Self聽luncheon. The couple was recognized for their unwavering dedication to community service and their efforts to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

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Professor Dan Bevacqua Shines in The Paris Review: Celebrating Literary Excellence and Creative Writing Leadership聽

Professor of English and Director of the Creative Writing Program Dan Bevacqua discusses publication of his story 鈥淒aughters,鈥 inThe Paris Review, his creative process and his joy working with WNE students.

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