Psychology and Child Development
College of Liberal Arts
Psychology Student Wins Prestigious Baker/Koob Grant
Fourth year psychology student Eden Peterson recently received the Baker and Koob grant endowment to pursue a research project.
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PSYCD Student & Faculty Accomplishments Recognized
From community service to academic excellence, PSYCD students and faculty are recognized for their outstanding accomplishments.
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Psychology and Child Development Newsletter 2019
Our department is bursting with stories about award-winning faculty, alumni and student leaders involved in important work.
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PSY Professor to Assess LGBTQ Mental Health Services in SLO County
The QCARES team, led by Dr. Jay Bettergarcia, received a $519,700 grant through the Mental Health Services Act to evaluate mental health services for LGTBQ+ individuals.
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Sara Bartlett Awarded Learn by Doing Scholar Award
She earned the award in the category of planned and in-progress research for “Building Intercultural Competence through Cultural Immersion Projects."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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