Diane Hall

Diane Hall is a Professor of Psychology at Bay Path University, serving as full-time faculty since 2006 after beginning as an Adjunct Professor in 2004. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive clinical and forensic experience, she specializes in acute, high-risk populations and bridges psychology with educational practice through innovative correctional facility partnerships.

Education:

• Doctorate of Education in Educational Psychology, American International College
• Master’s in Counseling and Psychological Services (Clinical Mental Health Counseling), Springfield College
• Bachelor’s in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude), Our Lady of the Elms College
• Associate Science in Business Administration (Finance), Springfield Technical Community College

Research Focus: Hall’s work centers on forensic-clinical intersections including risk/suicide assessment for incarcerated populations, trauma-informed interventions for juvenile offenders, and personality disorder treatment. Her experiential learning model creates unique educational pathways through correctional partnerships, emphasizing recidivism reduction and trauma recovery in high-risk settings.

Scientific Recognition:

• Bay Path University President’s Award for Excellence in Innovative Thinking (2010)
• Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
• Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society

Mentorship & Curriculum Development: Hall mentors student research with Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and UMASS Medical School, co-founded the juvenile offender book club featured in "Reading Our Way Out," and developed three core Forensic Psychology courses. She teaches 12+ courses including Domestic Violence, Abnormal Psychology, and advanced seminars on female offenders while contributing to Physician Assistant program accreditation.

Professional Collaborations: Strategic partnerships with Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, Department of Youth Services, and Community Adolescent Treatment Program provide students with hands-on forensic mental health experience in correctional settings.