Psychology and Child Development

College of Liberal Arts

Tuesday Newsday: January 5, 2021

 

Welcome back

Wondering how to add a PSY or CD Course?

  • Course enrollment caps will stay the same! As always, it is up to the instructor to decide if they will enroll more students. 

  • Waitlists will still work like they always do. Up until Day 4 of the quarter (i.e., Thursday evening) when a student drops, a new student is automatically enrolled off of the waitlist.

  • If you want to crash a course, please email the instructor directly to see if they will take additional students. Priority will be given to students in the following order: 1) PSY & CD majors who do not have 12 units, 2) graduating PSY & CD seniors, 3) graduating PSY & CD minors, 4) students on change of major contracts into PSY or CD, 5) all other PSY & CD minors. If you don't hear back it means the instructor is not accepting more students.

  • Important: We ask that if you currently have the courses you need that you do not try to swap out courses. We want to make sure that students who need courses are prioritized. 

  • We understand that it's frustrating when you don't get into classes in the quarter that you anticipated. Be sure to look at the Tentative Course Offerings page to see which classes will be offered in Spring.

Are You Enrolled in Internship or Senior Project?

  • Hang tight! You should expect to hear from your supervision instructor sometime this week. In the meantime, get a strong start in your other classes.

  • If you are in a face-to-face fieldwork internship, your paperwork is due by Monday at 5 p.m. Contact rhastin@calpoly.edu if you have questions.

Plan ahead to be a PSY 323 Helpee!

  • All Psychology and Child Development majors take PSY 323, The Helping Relationship. In this course, students learn to apply a problem management model in  respectful, supportive ways to a volunteer's personal concern or goal. While this is NOT professional therapy or counseling, students who volunteer to be "helpees" typically find the experience of this collaborative helping model to be useful in carving out time for reflection and change and often find the process to be supportive, helpful, and growth oriented.

  • To learn more about becoming a helpee, read more here, or watch this video. To sign up, complete this form. Note that Dr. Estrada is on sabbatical this quarter so all questions should go to Dr. Jennifer Jipson (jjipson@calpoly.edu).

 

  • The First WInter 2021 meeting of Psi Chi will be thursday January 14, 6-7 p.m.  agenda and zoom link will be posted soon! Email Calpolypsichi@gmail.com for more information.

  • CLA 5th Annual Social Justice Teach-In is Thursday, February 11th, 2021! See cla.calpoly.edu/teach-in for more details. 

  

  • Applications for the Cal Poly M.S. in Psychology Graduate Program are due January 8th.

    • The Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a 90-quarter unit professional degree program that fulfills the educational requirements for the state of California’s Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license. The program’s mission is to provide the state of California with highly competent masters-level clinicians trained to counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups in a multicultural society. Learn more about how to apply HERE. And visit our website to learn more about the program.

  • Share Your Views with the Student Advisory Committee 

    • The PSYCD Student Advisory Committee provides consultation to the faculty on relevant undergraduate and graduate student issues. They are ready to bring your comments and concerns to the department so email any member directly. Read about and find contact information for the committee members here: Student Advisory Committee

  • Faculty Advisors are ready to help you plan your academic program & discuss career options - reach out!

                   

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Your faculty advisor can serve as your academic and career mentor and their signature is often needed for important paperwork. Be sure to reach out to talk with your faculty advisor on a regular basis. PSY First Year Students and new transfers received an email from the department with the name of your faculty advisor. CD students can find their advisor under Academic Advising on our department website. 

  • The SLO Counseling Service at Cal Poly offers FREE short-term counseling and consultation.  Sessions are FREE and will be conducted by phone or computer.  Please call 805.756.1532 for an appointment.

  • Virtual Learning Guidelines

Help make Cal Poly virtual learning experiences effective and enjoyable for all! And show Mustang Spirit with a Cal Poly Zoom background!

Virtual Learning Guidelines

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  • Study to Learn Expectations & Support

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Online learning feels very different from learning in the classroom. You might be wondering how much you are expected to study/work for each class. You'll be most successful if you follow the standard Cal Poly expectation of 2-3 hours per unit per week outside of class time. For asynchronous classes, this is in addition to the equivalent class time of roughly 4 hours a week for a 4 unit class. So, if your class doesn't meet at specific times, plan on spending 12-16 hours a week to complete reading, review of materials, and assignments. Spacing this out into daily blocks of 2-3 hours per class might be a good strategy.  Some tools to help you plan your time are available here:  Study Resources

The Academic Skills Center also has fantastic resources to help you plan your daily activities in the short and long-term. Time Management Schedules

 

OPPORTUNITIES AT CAL POLY

  • Are you a CD Major or Minor planning to apply to Cal Poly's Multiple Subject Credential Program MSTEP)?

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Learn which MSTEP prereqs you have to take and which are waived for CD majors and minors. 

 

  • Are you interested in a health-related profession?

If you are thinking of pursuing a health-related career (e.g. medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, public health) check out Cal Poly's Peer Health Advising Blog for information about workshops and events happening this quarter.

 

 

  • Publish in The Subaltern Magazine

 

The Subaltern Magazine is Cal Poly’s new publication for thought-provoking content shedding light on relevant topics of interest to the community. The publication team is currently looking for submissions for upcoming issues to showcase an eclectic selection of student work, amplifying voices of Cal Poly students. What makes your stomach twist into a knot? What issue needs more attention? What has changed your life? All submissions are due by January 31st, 2021. For information on how to submit, please visit the Instagram @subaltern.magazine, email subalternmagazine@gmail.com.

 


Off-Campus Research, Mentoring and Employment Opportunities 

*New announcements will be posted in full for 2 weeks. You can access prior Tuesday Newsday announcements via the links at the end of this page. There's lots of good stuff in the archives - check it out!

Internships and mentoring programs

  • The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Search the 2021 REU opportunities for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences here! Deadlines vary per program.

  • The Lila R. Gleitman Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program in Interdisciplinary Mind and Brain Studies at Penn is a full-time, 10-week research experience from 6/7/21-8/14/21. Admitted students will be awarded a $4500 salary stipend for research work with a Penn faculty mentor. The first week of the program will include workshop-style sessions with faculty as well as a short training course in R programming, and weekly lunches will bring program participants together for research discussions throughout the summer. For more information, and to apply, please visit  : https://mindcore.sas.upenn.edu/research/summer/ The deadline for applications is January 31, 2021.
  • The University of Utah is seeking paid full-time summer research assistants for their Summer Program in Undergraduate research (SPUR 2021). Don't miss out on this opportunity to earn $5000 while gaining extensive research experience! View all of the available projects in Social & Behavioral Sciences here and apply here by January 31st.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get help with the technology I need for my online classes?

  • It will be essential to have regular home internet access this academic year. It will also be helpful to have access to a computer, but in most cases you should be able to access content on a smart device (e.g., iPad, tablet, phone). If you need any help with technology send an email to retention@calpoly.edu.
  • Cal Poly Information Technology Services is offering access to certain software previously only available in on-campus computer labs. Learn more about Virtual Computer Lab.

How can I learn more about senior project?

We have updated information about Senior Projects on the department website including an Online Learning Update.

Planning your schedule for the year?

We have updated the Tentative Course Offerings link to reflect the courses we are offering this academic year. REMEMBER, however, things can change so check back often. 

And as always....

To make an advising appointment with Dr. Jipson, please use the link below:

Appointments with Dr. Jipson  

For ICMA requests, please complete the Eligibility Inquiry Form prior to attempting to meet with Dr. Jipson.  Email  rhastin@calpoly.edu with any questions. 

Previous Weekly Announcements

December 1, 2020 (scroll to the bottom to see links to all archived Tuesday Newsdays from Fall 2020)

 

 

 

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