PSY&CD Department Phone/Email 

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

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STAY CONNECTED. STAY INFORMED. STAY ENGAGED.

1. Read Tuesday Newsday every week!
2. Follow the PSYCD Department on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
3. Get involved in the Poly Child Development Club, the Psychology Club, Psi Chi (the National Honors Society for Psychology), and or the Cognitive Neuroscience club (see below). 

 

PSY & CD Spotlight

Interested in being featured in our Tuesday Newsday? We are currently receiving submissions for our weekly PSY & CD Spotlight and we are excited to spotlight our students, faculty, and staff! Submissions can be entered HERE. 

 

Share Highlights with the PSY & CD Department

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to share your favorite highlights throughout the year! Upload pictures (PDF/JPEG format) and provide a brief description of your highlights. Highlights include, but are not limited to, class activities, research, awards, internships, and more.

 JUMP TO...

• Department News
• Course Offering Updates and Registration Information
• Campus Events and Resources
• Off-Campus Opportunities 
• Jobs and Grad Program Opportunities
• Have Questions? Get Advising and Office Hours Info 

Poster Presentation Opportunity

Seeking students interested in presenting their poster highlighting their research or senior project for next Tuesday, April 14th, from 4:10-5:00PM! To be considered, please email Dr. Carrie Langner at clangner@calpoly.edu the following information:

1. Author name(s) and major(s)

2. Faculty advisor for project

3. Title of Poster

4. If the project was completed as part of an internship and/or senior project. 

5. Brief summary of research/senior project

 

Attend Zoom Info Session for Paid Internship Opportunity

PSY/CD and College Corps have a new partnership! Come and learn about a paid internship opportunity! 

We are excited to announce that PSY/CD has partnered with College Corps for a select set of internships in Fall 2026!  Through College Corps' Education Award, students will complete 360 hours of internship at one of the partnered sites (this would satisfy your 4453/4454 internship requirements), complete a 1-unit class sponsored by College Corps focused on service learning, and receive mentorship to support your professional development. Students who complete their internship through this program will also be paid $3000 upon hour completion as part of the Education Award! This will be a phenomenal learning experience!

Please join us to learn more at a Zoom info session next Tuesday (4/14) at 3pm. 

Topic: PSYCD College Corps Internship

Time: Apr 14, 2026 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/9633077189?omn=85408816181

Meeting ID: 963 307 7189

APPLY NOW - College Corps 2026-2027 Ed Award Application

 

Save the Date: PSY & CD Graduation Celebration!

Inviting all graduating PSY & CD students! Please join us in celebrating you and your accomplishments!

Tickets are limited and reserved for graduates only. If the ticket price is a constraint, please email psycd@calpoly.edu.

 

Graduation Stoles

Congratulations Class of '26! If you choose, you may purchase a PSYCD graduation stole from the department office on Mondays-Fridays during business hours.

 

Join the Psi Chi Exec Board

Psi Chi is looking for new board members to take over for next year! The application deadline is April 10th. Apply Today! 

 

Tentative Course Offerings (TCO)

The PSY&CD Tentative Course Offerings page has been updated for Academic Year 26-27 (including Summer 2026). Plan ahead: 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

 

****FIELDWORK INTERNSHIP UPDATE****

Students who are eligible to do internship in FALL quarter will find updates here in a few weeks.

 

UNDERSTANDING PSY&CD INTERNSHIPS

There are TWO types of internships that are usually completed in senior (or sometimes junior) 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 - we list information on the Tuesday Newsday when faculty are looking for research interns. 

See our internships page for more detail.

 

FIELDWORK INTERNSHIP PROCESS

 

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.

 

****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.

 

COURSE UPDATES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

Open Seats in Spring PSY&CD Courses

CD302 has OPEN SEATS

PSY329 (MW2-4) may have more open seats soon - please watch this spot for an update.

**If you are a CD or PSY major who has not taken 329 yet and you still need a class for Spring, please contact Beatriz Peralta (bperal01@calpoly.edu)***

PSY350 (TR12-2) may have more open seats soon - please watch this spot for an update.

PSY470 (Social Psychology of College Education): OPEN SEATS! If you are a junior, you will need an override permission number to add and can contact Beatriz Peralta (bperal01@calpoly.edu) 

 

Questions about Semester Conversion and GE courses?

Check out the major-specific information that CLA advisors have created: https://cla.calpoly.edu/navigating-semester-conversion

Department specific semester conversion info can be found here.

*please check your email from Fall for the recording of the first informational sessions for majors - watching that video before attending the workshop will help you get the most out of the session

  

Honoring Arab American Heritage Month

From Culture and Institutional Excellence (CIX):

Since 2021, the month of April has been officially designated as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), offering an important opportunity to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of more than 3.5 million Arab Americans across the United States.

As we honor Arab American Heritage Month, we celebrate the lasting contributions of Arab American communities and reaffirm our commitment to building university culture rooted in belonging and our shared humanity. We invite our Cal Poly community to engage in educational opportunities that expand understanding, reframe narratives and challenge anti-Arab and Islamophobic bias. 

Highlights this month will include: 
Presenting Live Verbatim Theater: Arab American Narratives of Home and Belonging on Thursday, April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the SLO Library Community Room located at 995 Palm Street.

 

Upcoming Kennedy Library Workshops & Events

 

War in Iran Panel

 

Be Body Positive Facilitator Training

 

Grocery Store Shuttle

ASI Student Government is proud to share that we are collaborating with Campus Health and Wellbeing to bring a Grocery store shuttle to campus! The shuttle will run every Friday and Sunday from 10AM - 4PM during weeks 1-8 of winter and spring quarters. Shuttles depart from the Performing Arts Center, the University Union, and the Poly Canyon Village Vista Caballo B stop, traveling to Trader Joe's and Target. This service is free for all students with a valid Polycard. More information will be available soon! 

 

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.

 

Apply Now for a 3-Day Conference Scholarship with the California Assisted Living Association

Would you like to learn more about a  career path  offering a 31% growth potential over the next few years? Earn a scholarship to Elevate: CALA's Spring Conference & Trade Show and attend for free! A $1,390 value! Your scholarship includes the opportunity to:

• LEARN about the abundant career opportunities available in senior living
• NETWORK with experienced and connected senior living professionals
• EXPLORE career path options with employers at an exclusive event

Still wondering if this is for you? Hear Valid, Cal State Long Beach Healthcare Administration student, talk about his experience as a 2025 scholarship recipient.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be:

• Enrolled in a course of study, a recent graduate, or military veteran
• Able to attend the three-day event June 1-3 in Sacramento, CA
• Eligible to work permanently in the United States

 

This scholarship includes a full 3-day conference registration, two meals/day, and a $300 travel stipend. It is intended for individuals just starting their careers, with an interest in exploring senior living. Individuals already working in senior living are not eligible for this scholarship.

Application Process

• Upload your resume or detailed LinkedIn profile and a letter of recommendation
• Complete the application by May 4

 

Participants Needed

 

Volunteer with Lumina Alliance

Lumina Alliance is one of the SLO County resources for those who have experienced sexual assault or intimate partner violence. They are seeking prospective students to volunteer with the organization during the spring. This experience offers direct community work, in-depth training that strengthens professional skills, development in communication and critical thinking, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Volunteers will complete a 65 hour state certification training to equip them with specialized knowledge and skills to do the job effectively and ethically. For more information on how to volunteer this spring, visit their website HERE. 

 

Research Opportunity - Gift Card Compensation

Bianca Sierra is a doctoral candidate in School Psychology at Illinois State University. She is conducting a quantitative study to understand language based microaggression on Mexican American identity, belonging, and perceived confidence. Eligible participants are:

• Between the ages of 18-27 years old
• Identify as 3rd generation Mexican American, meaning you were born in the United States to U.S. born parents with Mexican born grandparents. 

All participants who complete the study are able to receive a $15 gift care to one of the several stores such as Walmart, Amazon, Sephora etc. 

Survey Link: https://qualtricsxmsflzm462t.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kTy7Yt0gzisLgq

 

JOBS AND GRAD PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

 

Claremont Graduate University Webinars

Claremont Graduate University faculty are hosting concentration-based webinars this month! From the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences, students exploring applied career paths beyond clinical practice can attend their upcoming online information sessions or join in private tours of campus! For more information on these events, visit their website HERE. 

• Psychology for Impact: CGU Summer Workshop (FREE) 
  • Application Deadline - Jun. 1st

 

Join the Camp Ramapo Team this Summer!

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 

• Final Deadline: May 1, 2026 

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.

 

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.