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

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Save the Date! PSY & CD Open House Social 

Join the Psychology and Child Development Department for our Open House Social on Thursday, October 23, from 11-1pm. Meet your fellow students and faculty and enjoy cookies, beverages, crafts, and conversation! Located in Building 47 Room 24B, we look forward to seeing you there! 

PSY & CD Spotlight

Meet your PSY & CD Peer Guides! For most questions, your first step will be to meet with one of our PSY & CD Peer Guides. They work closely with our Department Chair, Dr. Carrie Langer, to get up-to-date information for students. Our amazing peer guides host weekly Zoom Drop-Ins. View their schedule HERE. Thank you to our PSY & CD Peer Guides for all of your hard work in supporting fellow students! 

Semester Curriculum Info Sessions for PSY & CD Majors!

10/16, 11am-noon: for PSY juniors, PSY seniors & PSY transfer students on Zoom (calpoly.zoom.us/my/clangner)

10/30, 11am-noon: all CD majors, at 10-220

10/30, 1-2pm: PSY freshmen and PSY sophomores [location TBD]

*If you cannot make the session designated for your major/year, you may still find one of the other sessions helpful. We will hold more info sessions in Winter.

 

****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 at the registrar website.

Tentative Course Offerings (TCO)

The PSY&CD Tentative Course Offerings page has been updated for Academic Year 25-26. Plan ahead for our last year on quarters: https://psycd.calpoly.edu/undergraduate/tentative-course-offerings

College-wide you can check out Summer courses here: https://cla.calpoly.edu/summer-cla-tentative-course-offerings

 

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

 

**For those interested in fieldwork internship (453/454) for winter quarter** 

We are currently working to add eligible students to the fieldwork internship canvas. You are considered eligible for internship if you meet all the following criteria: 

1. You have senior standing with a graduation date of winter 26, spring 26, or summer 26 

2. You have already completed, or are currently completing, PSY 323 this quarter  (for PSY and CD students) 

3. You have already completed, or are currently completing, CD 230 this quarter  (for CD students only) 

If you are eligible for an internship but have not been added to the internship canvas by Friday of Week 5 at 5pm, you can email Dr. Jessica Kaczorowski at jkaczoro@calpoly.edu. Please do not email inquiring about being added before that time. Thank you! 

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.

 

   

Center for Service in Action Volunteer & Service Fair

On Thursday, October 16, join the Center for Service in Action’s Volunteer & Service Fair. Meet dozens of Non-Profit and Community Organizations from across SLO County. These organizations are looking for ongoing volunteers and interns for their programs supporting youth, seniors, the environment, and more!  

• Time: 11 AM to 1 PM 

• Location: Dexter Lawn

Cal Poly Career Service Fall Career Fair

Career Services is hosting the 2025 Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23 from 10 AM to 3 PM in the Cal Poly Recreation Center, Building 43.  Meet employers hiring for internships, co-ops, and full-time roles across a variety of industries and majors. Bring your resume, ask questions, and explore opportunities

National Transfer Student Week October 20-24

The Transfer Center invites you to celebrate National Transfer Student Week next week from October 20th-24th. Free events all week long! For more information, please visit the Transfer Center website and check out the flyer below!  

“Why I Teach” Conversation Series Featuring Gloria Sevilla October 29th 

Please join the Cal Poly CESAME and the Cal Poly School of Education on Wednesday, October 29th, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the Cotchett Education Building, Room 02-114, for an inspiring evening of conversation, connection, and community. Free pizza will be provided. Please see the flyer below for more information. 

Gloria Sevilla is a proud Cal Poly alumna who graduated from the School of Education’s Special Education program in 2022. She currently serves as a Bilingual Education Specialist at Taylor Elementary School in Santa Maria, where she is known for creating inclusive, supportive classrooms that empower every student to succeed. Recognized as one of the 2026 Distinguished New Educators by the Santa Barbara County Education Office, Gloria is celebrated for her culturally responsive teaching, strong relationships with students and families, and collaborative spirit. 

History-Social Sciences Deep Dive (a.k.a "The Fun One)

Hosted by Dr. Joel Orth, sessions will cover how to prove subject matter competency, what the job market looks like, and all the questions you've been saving. 

Session 1 Date: Thursday, October 23 at 11:10AM - 12:00PM via ZOOM

Session 2 Date: Friday, October 31 at 1:10PM - 2:00PM via ZOOM

Volunteer at Mustang Family Weekend

Happening from Wednesday, October 29th through Saturday, November 1st, Mustang Family Weekend is looking for you and your organization to volunteer. Assist with guest check-in, preparing and distributing “swag bags”, setting up and tearing down events and more!  

• Meals will be provided each day for all events.  

• Report your volunteer hours to a specific organization, professor, or club, Cal Poly NOW would be happy to assist.  

• To sign up, click HERE!

October is Dating Violence Action Month 

This year, the Dating Violence Action Month theme is: “Answer the Call. Connect. Empower. Transform.” This highlights our collective responsibility to end the silence surrounding dating violence and emphasizes that every voice makes a difference and every connection makes a change. Please see the flyers below for more information on Safer's Symposium 2025 and more events this October.   

Therapy Dogs on Dexter Lawn October through December

Campus Health and Wellbeing's student-led health education program, PULSE, presents Therapy Dogs on Dexter Lawn! Please see the flyer below for more information on upcoming dates. 

October is Graduate School and Fellowship Month!

Next month, the Office of Student Research is offering many events, along with great partners. Visit the Career Services’ website for October’s full schedule HERE 

CLA Group Career Counseling

                                  

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

-Pharmacy 

-Mental health services through Health Center

-Mental health services via our department's clinic

-Food pantry

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.

 

Call for Undergraduate Research Papers 

Have you completed a research paper in a psychology-related field? Are you looking for a platform to publish your work?

If so, The Undergraduate Research Journal of Psychology at UCLA (URJP) WANTS YOU to submit your papers for our annual publication, expected to be released Spring 2026. 

The deadline to submit papers is Friday, December 5th, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. PST. 

1. Read Submission Criteria 

2. Submit paper to eScholarship Portal 

3. Complete URJP 2025 Article Submission Form 

 

 

Jobs and Grad Program Opportunities

 

Work with The Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast

• Part-Time Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) – Perfect for students who enjoy working with kids (TK–8th grade) and want to apply the “Learn by Doing” approach in a real-world setting. Apply HERE

• Club Director – Great for recent graduates looking to step into leadership or nonprofit management roles. Apply HERE

General Info Session - School of Education

This session covers how to apply to any single subject credential program. Follow the link HERE for more information. 

Date: Tuesday, October 21

Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM

UCSB Teacher Education Program

UC Santa Barbara’s Teacher Education Program (TEP) is a 12-month teaching credential and master’s degree program. It is uniquely structured to focus on developing constructive relationships, immersing candidates in a full year of supported student teaching, and integrating coursework with field works to put theory into practice.  

Learn more about UCSB TEP by checking out our website, attending one of our upcoming information meetings, or signing up for our newsletter. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at tepapp@education.ucsb.edu.  

USC Master of Addiction Science

USC Master of Addiction Science program is now accepting applications for Fall 2026. It is a first-of-its-kind transdisciplinary graduate program that integrates psychology, medicine, public health, and counseling to prepare students for impactful careers in addiction research, prevention, treatment, and policy. 

• Learn more and apply: ias.usc.edu/mas 

• Early Deadline: February 1, 2026 

• Final Deadline: May 1, 2026 

Baylor College of Medicine Ph.D. Program 

Baylor College of Medicine is starting a new Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program and is now accepting applicants for the inaugural class starting Fall 2026. Application deadline for the 2025-2026 cycle is December 31st, 2025. Please see the flyer below for more information.  

Experimental Psychology Ph.D. at University of Mississippi 

The University of Mississippi is recruiting talented students who are interested in experimental training in Cognitive, Developmental, and Social Psychology. This program prepares students for both academic and non-academic positions. Please see the flyer below for more information.  

Biomedical Sciences Master of Science Program

Childcare Jobs

Looking for paid experiences working with children? Be sure to join the Poly Child Development Club Jobs Facebook group! 

The PSY&CD department does not advertise family care opportunities in the Tuesday Newsday; see the "Poly Child Development Club Jobs Page" at https://www.facebook.com/groups/371465039705611/. You will have to request to be added to the group and then, once approved, you will be able to post.

Graduate Program - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

The Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences program at the University of Connecticut will be offering a Pre-Masters in Speech Language Pathology summer program for the Summer 2025 term. 

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.

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.