Wendy Donlin Washington 

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Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Psychology 

Education Post Doctoral Fellowship, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Ph.D., Experimental Psychology  Auburn University

M.S.,  Experimental Psychology, Auburn University 

B.A., Psychology, West Virginia University  

Welcome to my website! I'm an experimental psychologist specializing in Behavior Analysis, particularly in translational and applied approaches. My research encompasses a wide range of topics, including substance abuse, health behavior, experimental analysis of behavior, contingency management, behavioral economics, and the integration of artificial intelligence and biometrics in treatment.

Currently, my primary focus lies in the application of behavioral treatments known as contingency management programs. These programs address various unhealthy behaviors, such as drug abuse, medical compliance, physical fitness, and dietary habits. By leveraging the power of contingency management, we can offer effective solutions to individuals seeking positive behavioral change.  

For prospective graduate students: I am interested in taking students for the Applied Behavior Analysis M.S. or Ph.D. programs.   The link to the program descriptions are below.           

Psychology Department

Psychology is a basic and applied science, health profession, and undergraduate liberal arts major. The UNCW Psychology Department supports outstanding Undergraduate, Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs.

Psychology Ph.D. 

Our Ph.D. Program offers concentrations in General Clinical Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis and Psychological Science .  I will consider taking students in any of these programs.  

Psychology M.S.

Our Masters program has concentrations in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychological Science, and Neuroscience and Behavior.  I take students in the masters of applied behavior analysis or psychological sciences concentrations.      

Office of the Graduate School 

I am the Associate Dean of the Graduate School, serving graduate and professional programs across UNCW  Learn about graduate student and faculty on the graduate school's website. 

University of North Carolina Main Website 

My Google Scholar Page