Psychology and Child Development

College of Liberal Arts

Welcome to Fall 2020

Weekly Announcements will Resume Next Week as TUESDAY NEWSDAY!

Until then please take a look at the following Frequently Asked Questions.

Where do I get the Latest Campus Coronavirus Updates?

Best place to learn about the latest Campus updates on the Coronavirus is at https://coronavirus.calpoly.edu

How do I crash 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., September 17) when a student drops, a new student is automatically enrolled off of the waitlist.
  • Crashing. If you want to crash a course on the first day, please email the instructor directly. 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. 

Can I take a class Credit/No Credit?

The PSY & CD will continue to remove the limit on CR/NC units for undergraduate courses in both majors for Fall 2020. Graduate courses will be graded. Here's what this means:

  • PSY & CD students can take any or all of their PSY & CD courses this quarter CR/NC. Undergraduate students need to earn a C- or better to earn CR.
  • This applies to PSY & CD minor courses too.
  • If you are doing a minor in a different department or college, you will need to check with them about their rules for this Fall.
  • If you are on a change of major contract check with the department you are trying to change into about whether you can take a course C/NC. Students on contract to change into PSY or CD must meet our requirements by taking a total of 3 GRADED courses. In other words, it is in your best interest to take your PSY & CD courses for a grade this quarter.

Other Important Notes about C/NC:

  • Students have until the last day of classes (Tuesday November 24th) to change their grading basis to CR/NC from letter grade or vice versa.
  • None of the CR/NC units students take during Fall 2020 will count toward the 16 unit limit.
  • There will be no limit in the number of units you can take CR/NC during Fall 2020.

For more information see Cal Poly's Credit/No Credit Policy

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

It will be essential to have regular internet access this quarter. 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.

Want to know more about Senior Project?

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

NOTE: If you you are a CD senior but have not yet satisfied the GWR we will waive the prereq for CD 461. Please email Robyn Hastin (rhastin@calpoly.edu) if you are a senior, have not taken the GWR and would like to enroll in CD461.

Planning your schedule for next 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. 

Need someone to talk to?

The SLO Counseling Service at Cal Poly offers short-term counseling and consultation.  For 2020 Fall quarter, sessions will be conducted by phone or computer.  Please call 805.756.1532 for an appointment.

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