Welcome - Psychology and Child Development

Our Department Mission

We are dedicated to enhancing the health of individuals, families, and communities through a scientific understanding and application of psychology and child development.

Listen to Professor Garcia's TEDx lecture

Professor Garcia gave a lecture on biases at TEDx Cal Poly

Psychology and Child Development Newsletter

Our department is bursting with stories about award-winning faculty, alumni and student leaders involved in important work.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe in a multicultural approach to psychology and child development that emphasizes understanding, accepting, and valuing individual and group differences.

Community Programs

We offer several outstanding programs and services that support our campus and local communities. At the heart of these efforts are our students who play key roles in ensuring the success of our outreach.