PSY&CD Department Phone/Email 

Phone: (805) 756-2033
Email: psycd@calpoly.edu

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STAY CONNECTED. STAY INFORMED. STAY ENGAGED.

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Is there anything from any of your previous educators (at any point in your life) that has stuck with you? 

I was fortunate to have had a teacher who cared deeply about her students’ wellbeing. When I was struggling to balance my health and cultural productivity pressures, she said, “you are a human being, not a human doing.” This word play reminder felt revolutionary at the time.  

Are you a fan of musicals? 

YES! I was a theater kid growing up and fell in love with musicals at an early age. I got to visit Broadway on class trips and the West End when I lived near London. Some favorites have been Matilda, In the Heights, and SIX.  

Who are your favorite writers? 

Right now some of my favorite authors include Glennon Doyle, Andre Aciman, James Baldwin, Emily Dickinson, and Ocean Vuong.  

What is something you love about your hometown? 

My favorite thing about the place I grew up is the way the foliage changes with each season. My hometown is in Maryland, where the seasons are quite pronounced. I love the sensory experience of watching the leaves change and the different aromas that signify the passage of time. 

Nominate someone for the weekly spotlight:

If you're interested being in the spotlight or nominating another student, faculty member, or staff member in our department, please fill out this google form.

ADD/DROP DEADLINE: Wednesday, 1/15 at 7:59pm

Please make sure to add or drop as necessary before the deadline!

If you are still waiting on a permission number to add a class:

*For supervision courses (fieldwork internships, research internships, 461) please contact Beatriz Peralta bperal01@calpoly.edu

*For your other courses, please reach out to the instructor.

Join us for this important talk on Black Psychology presented by Dr. Spruill 

CD/PSY 461 - ALL SENIORS

If you are graduating in March or June, you will need to complete CD or PSY 461 in Winter. Please contact Dr. Carrie Langner (clangner@calpoly.edu) if you need to be added to this course.

Winter Courses With Open Seats

CD424 - Section 3

CD/PSY 460 - Section 70, 72

PSY 356 - Section 70

PSY 305 - Section 3

PSY 370 - Section 4

PSY 470 - Section 2

* While these sections had open seats at time of publication, additional enrollment in the course is at the instructor’s discretion.

****CALLING ALL SENIORS*****

If you are now a senior based on completed coursework, make sure that your intended graduation date is updated with the Cal Poly “changing your graduation term” form on the registrar website.

UNDERSTANDING PSY&CD INTERNSHIPS

There are TWO types of internships that are usually completed in junior or senior year...

Fieldwork: Students gain experience working within local social service and governmental agencies, schools, businesses, and other organizations.

Research: Qualified students interested in research experience may find opportunities to work within faculty research labs. These positions are limited. 

See our internships page for more detail.

FIELDWORK INTERNSHIP PROCESS

Fieldwork internships in Winter 2025 are only available to students with senior standing or expected graduation dates of Winter 2025, Spring 2025, and Fall 2025.

• All eligible students will be invited to the internship canvas by Week 5 of Winter Term.
• You can begin contacting sites you are interested in during Week 6. Please first email the faculty coordinator to determine whether the site is taking students next quarter. The faculty coordinator will also provide you with the contact information for the site. Faculty will not provide contact information before Week 6.
• Feel free to email Dr. Jessica Kaczorowski at jkaczoro@calpoly.edu with questions

INTERESTED IN A RESEARCH INTERNSHIP?

There are additional options beyond the 'research track' (applications due at beginning of Junior year). When faculty members are looking for research interns, we will post that info in the Tuesday Newsday. Another way to seek out research experience is to talk to your professors in office hours about your interest in research and whether they know of any projects or will keep you in mind for future projects. A few of our students have secured research internships with faculty in other departments at Cal Poly and in some cases it is possible to substitute internship units for the PSYCD internship requirements.

Tentative Course Offerings (TCO) for 2024-25

Please always check our TCO because it is where we first publish our updates. When planning what you'd like to take in future quarters you can take a look at the TCO to see when sections are likely to be offered and what their modality will be (in-person vs. online).

https://psycd.calpoly.edu/undergraduate/tentative-course-offerings

Upcoming History Department Lecture

The History Department presents: Dr. Ussama Makdisi, May Ziahdeh Chair in Palestinian & Arab Studies at the University of California, Berkeley 

Thursday, January 16, at 6:10pm

Phillips Hall (Performing Arts Center, Cal Poly)

Dr. Ussama Makdisi is Professor of History, Chancellor’s Chair, and May Ziadeh Chair in Palestinian & Arab Studies and Faculty Director of the Program in Palestinian & Arab Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. His most recent book Age of Coexistence: The Ecumenical Frame and the Making of the Modern Arab World was published in 2019 by the University of California Press. His previous books include Faith Misplaced: the Broken Promise of U.S.-Arab Relations, 1820-2001 (Public Affairs, 2010) and Artillery of Heaven: American Missionaries and the Failed Conversion of the Middle East (Cornell University Press, 2008), which was the winner of the 2008 Albert Hourani Book Award from the Middle East Studies Association, the 2009 John Hope Franklin Prize of the American Studies Association, and a co-winner of the 2009 British-Kuwait Friendship Society Book Prize given by the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies. He has published widely on Ottoman and Arab history as well as on U.S.-Arab relations and U.S. missionary work in the Middle East. 

https://history.berkeley.edu/people/faculty/current/ussama-makdisi

Holistic Wellbeing Workshops with PULSE

Discover balance and connection in our Holistic Wellbeing Workshops! These fun and interactive sessions explore mindfulness, movement, and healthy habits to help you nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to de-stress, boost energy, or try something new, these workshops offer practical tools and a supportive space to help you feel your best. Every Tuesday for Weeks 3-6 from 4:30-5:30 pm. Sign up today!

Upcoming Speaker Event

"For everyone who’s ever felt too big, too weird, too queer—or just too much—comes a happily ever after for the rest of us." - Lauren Marie Fleming, author of BECAUSE FAT GIRL* – A queer contemporary romcom will be visiting to talk about creative resilience. 

In her decades as a professional writer, Lauren Marie Fleming has developed special techniques to overcome fear, build resilience, and make marketing herself, her books, and her business fun and rewarding. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn exactly how Lauren went from rejected by dozens of literary agents and publishers to her book in airports and bookstores across the country –– and how you can do it for yourself as well.

Join us Wednesday February 5^th at 6pm in the left wing of Chumash Auditorium (65-204). 

*Bring your copy of BFG for a book signing at the end too!

Career Services Winter Events

STUDY psychology and child development ABROAD in Italy!

STUDY ABROAD in Japan and South Korea!

Summer 2025 Cal Poly Global Program in Japan and South Korea is focused on Culture, History and Graphic Novels. Our program will offer two courses—HIST 316 (GE UD-D) and ENGL 381 (GE UD-C, USCP, GWR). This program is open to all majors. The program leaders are Dr. Dustin Stegner (English) and Dr. Maggie Bodemer (History). 

We will be holding an information session on Thursday, January 16, from 11:10-12 in 52-E28 (Science). This is a great opportunity to find out more about the program and get your questions answered! 

Our website is now live (Link) and you will find future info session dates listed there as well. 

The Puente Program

Puente translates from Spanish to bridge because we like to say that we create the bridge to success. The Puente Program is a state funded program generally found in Northern California high schools and community colleges as a college preparatory program. At Cal Poly we are a club that advances the lineage of puente beyond their high school graduation or associate's degree.

This year is the first year that puente has expanded onto college campuses in order to have former puente students from high schools or community colleges come onto campus and feel an immediate community that they can identify with. Along with being a social club for Puentistas, we also host several campus tours for Puentistas who are thinking about applying to cal poly. Puente is important because it primarily serves low income, first generation students in order to restore equity and help them cross over the bridge. Puente is a family and it is open to anyone who wants to succeed, but especially those who want to see others succeed!

https://now.calpoly.edu/organization/cppuente

cppuente@calpoly.edu

Campus Health Resources 

-Health services  [https://chw.calpoly.edu/health/health-services and https://chw.calpoly.edu/health/pharmacy]

-Mental health services [https://chw.calpoly.edu/counseling and https://slocounselingservice.calpoly.edu/]

-Food pantry (https://basicneeds.calpoly.edu/food-resources)

Kennedy Library Resources

On Campus Study Locations

Click here for a list of study locations on campus. This list includes real-time occupancy information for some of the temporary spaces.

Full-Time Preschool Teacher Job Posting 

Now Hiring: Full-Time Preschool Teacher

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you love working with young children, including those with special needs? If you bring creativity, patience, and enthusiasm to your work, we want YOU to join our team!

Position: Full-Time Lead Preschool Teacher

Location: Little Wings Preschool

Start Date: ASAP

Competitive Pay & Benefits

We are an inclusive school dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for all children, including those with special needs. As a Preschool Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating an enriching, engaging, and respectful classroom where all children can thrive.

What We’re Looking For:

A compassionate, fun, and patient individual who enjoys working with children of all abilities

Strong understanding of special needs and inclusive practices (experience in this area is a plus)

A teacher who fosters social, emotional, and academic development through play-based learning

Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with families, specialists, and your teaching team

A team player who is committed to creating a positive classroom culture

Availability to start ASAP

Qualifications:

At least 12 units in Early Childhood Education or related field and/or a Bachelor's degree in a related field

Experience or training in special education or working with children with disabilities is a plus

Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of children

Strong classroom management skills with a focus on inclusion, respect, and empathy

We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Supportive, inclusive work environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to resources and specialists for working with children with special needs
• A team-oriented approach with collaborative teaching
• Quarterly Team outings and events 

At Little Wings, we believe in the power of inclusion and strive to create a community where every child feels valued, respected, and supported. If you’re passionate about making a difference and working in a dynamic, inclusive classroom, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email Dani Burg at Littlewingsofatascadero@gmail.com for more information. 

Apply today and become part of our incredible team!

We can’t wait to meet you!

2025 National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research

Graduate Program - Applied Psychology at NYU

The Psychology and Social Intervention (PSI) doctoral program in the Department of Applied Psychology at New York University (NYU) Steinhardt has ten faculty members who study a wide range of settings (e.g., families, schools, neighborhoods, policy contexts, programs) and interventions pertaining to child and youth development, inclusive education, mental health, intergroup relations, racial socialization, critical consciousness, social movements, suicide prevention, and poverty reduction. Current projects span local, national, and international contexts. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our current projects. 

We offer a wide variety of teaching, research, and practical opportunities for students throughout their doctoral training. We provide students with funding for all five years of the program, as well as multiple opportunities for scholarships, awards, and teaching or research assistantships.

We encourage students who are interested in careers in academia, policy, nonprofits, industry, and beyond. We are actively working to recruit students with a variety of lived experiences.

Graduate Program - Master of Arts in Child & Adolescent Development

Research Opportunity!

The My Social Life Study (MSoL for short) at the University of California, Irvine is recruiting participants! 

We want to understand people’s everyday social lives-- their personalities, their relationships, and the good and bad events everyone goes through. Participants will enroll and do the following: 

Complete a survey via Zoom

Complete 5-minute daily check-ins for 30 days

The entire study will take place over the course of a month, and you can receive up to $75 at the completion of your participation. Please consider participating if you are from a Latino/a/x or White racial/ethnic background! Note:  You do not have to be a UCI student to participate! 

For more information, visit our website https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/crhlab/msol/ or email us at crhlab@uci.edu. If you are interested, please fill out this interest form https://forms.gle/1s5bs9GYUoVErN9C8 which also has further information about the study! Thank you for your particular interest, we look forward to your participation."

Sincerely,

The MSoL Study Team 

Hugo Sanchez Hernandez, Graduate Researcher 

Belinda Campos, Ph.D., Principal Investigator 

Department of Chicano/Latino Studies, School of Social Sciences, University of California, Irvine

Volunteer Opportunity

Deadline to apply: January 17, 2025
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/ZoS6FadVCN9wyrGi9

CAL Fresh: You may be eligible!

We are an on-campus organization known as CalFresh Outreach. We aim to raise awareness of student eligibility for CalFresh benefits, which can provide students with up to $291/month for groceries if they qualify. 

Because of expanded eligibility through “Local Programs that Increase Employability (LPIEs),” an estimated ~15,000 students at Cal Poly are now eligible, even based only on their major. Approved programs include:

• most undergraduate majors in CLA
• every undergraduate major in CENG
• every undergraduate major in CAFES
• every undergraduate major in COSAM
• every undergraduate major in CAED
• most undergraduate majors in OCOB
• many grad programs

Enrollment in one of these majors alone could make a student likely eligible for CalFresh benefits (they must also meet basic eligibility criteria). This short survey is a great resource to explore eligibility & share with students: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CALFRESHQUIZ.