Psychology and Child Development
College of Liberal Arts
Child Development Students Learn by Doing in Preschool Learning Lab
The Cal Poly Preschool Learning Lab welcomes new Early Childhood Teacher Shondrela Braggs.
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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 $25K grant from SLO County Behavioral Health through the Mental Health Services Act to evaluate mental health services for LGTBQ+ individuals.
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Professor Julie Spencer-Rodgers 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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Psychology and Child Development Newsletter 2018
Our department is bursting with stories about award-winning faculty, alumni and student leaders involved in important work.
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PSYCD Student & Faculty Accomplishments Recognized
From a top CSU Research Compettion presentation to an academic excellence award, PSYCD students and faculty are recognized for their outstanding accomplishments.
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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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