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The Department of Psychological Science provides challenging and engaging opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities of psychology as a scientific discipline. The department follows the American Psychological Association’s 2013 standards of undergraduate education, supporting faculty who:

  • Deliver high quality teaching
  • Create research opportunities
  • Foster close student-faculty mentorship

Contact

Department Chair
James Diller
Webb Hall, Room 231
(860) 465-0214
(860) 465-4541
dillerj@easternct.edu
Secretary
Dale Dubina
Webb Hall, Room 122
(860) 465-4540
(860) 465-4541
dubinad@easternct.edu
Assistant Chair
Lyndsey Lanagan-Leitzel
Webb Hall, Room 142
(860) 465-5065
(860) 465-4541
lanaganleitzell@easternct.edu
 
student presenting her work

In the News

Panorama of "Psychapalooza" poster presentations

‘Psychapalooza’ showcases undergraduate research

May 14, 2025

From examining the impacts of microaggressions to analyzing how videogames influence stress, more than 50 undergraduate psychology students gathered in the Student Center Betty Tipton Room (BTR) on May 5 to display their semester-long research projects at “Psychapalooza.”

Barnard scholars

Eastern names 2025 Barnard Scholars

May 07, 2025

Eastern Connecticut State University has named its two 2025 recipients of the Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award, the most prestigious undergraduate honor given by the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. This year’s honorees are senior mathematics major Ryan Toomey and senior English and psychology double-major Dana Arroyo Infante.

Hatshepsu Coutain-Julien presenting at "Psychapalooza" fall 2024

‘Psychapalooza’ showcases yearlong research projects

December 09, 2024

The Department of Psychological Science hosted its semesterly research showcase “Psychapalooza” on Dec. 2. Supervised by professors Peter Bachiochi, Phyllis Lee and Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, the event highlighted work being done in the course "Research Methods II," featuring more than 40 student projects and two student speakers.

Programs of Study

  • Eastern’s Psychology program provides a solid scientific background for students seeking a research, teaching or service career in the behavioral science or mental health fields. Through coursework and extensive applied learning experiences, psychology majors develop an understanding of the diversity of human behavior and the variables that influence it. Students receive a firm grounding in the science of psychology, including courses in research methods and statistics, from faculty whose own research reflects the breadth and diversity within the field. Six concentrations in Behavior Analysis, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and Mental Health Counseling allow students to focus their studies in preparation for graduate school or employment. A Psychology minor is also available.

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