Psychology

CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2020!

Dr. Heather Butler, Chair of Psychology

Chair's message to the Class of 2020 Psychology Graduates

For the latest CSUDH updates regarding COVID-19, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/alert/ 

• Student Alert    
• Faculty Alerts
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 21, 2020

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT OFFICE: 

• Elizabeth 'Liz' Som, Administrative Support Coordinator - esom1@csudh.edu 
• Dr. Heather Butler, Department Chair - hbutler@csudh.edu 

IMPORTANT LINKS:

• ADMISSIONS & RECORDS: https://www.csudh.edu/records-registration/
• FINANCIAL AID: https://www.csudh.edu/financial-aid/
• CASHIER'S OFFICE: https://www.csudh.edu/accounting-services/student-financial-services/cashiers-office/
• STUDENT HEALTH & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES: https://www.csudh.edu/shps/

ACADEMIC ADVISING:  If you need assistance selecting classes for next term you have many options. 

• Technology-Assisted Advising: Use the SMART PLANNER. Login to your Student Center.  The SMART PLANNER is located just above your academic requirements.  The planner will populate with your graduate requirement, but you can make adjustments and select which course you’d prefer to take to fulfill the requirements. 
  
• Major Academic Advisor: Setup a phone appointment with Mo Chatterji, please call 310-243-3427, if there is no answer, please leave a message and we will return your call.
• University Advisement Center (UAC): Request to meet with a GE counselor at https://www.csudh.edu/uac/
• The Sears Center for Psychology Department: Will resume in Fall 2020

COMMONLY USED FORMS: Download Adobe Reader or the Adobe Scan App.  All signatures can be obtained over email.

• Petition for Exception: https://www.csudh.edu/Assets/csudh-sites/admissions-records/docs/petition-for-exemption-form-fillable.pdf
  
• Change of Program, Add/Drop: https://www.csudh.edu/Assets/csudh-sites/admissions-records/docs/change-of-program-add-drop-form-fillable.pdf
  
• Change of Graduation Date: https://www.csudh.edu/Assets/csudh-sites/admissions-records/docs/request-for-change-of-graduation-date-form-fillable.pdf
  
• Change of Undergrad Major/Minor: https://www.csudh.edu/Assets/csudh-sites/admissions-records/docs/change-of-undergrad-major-minor-fillable.pdf

FREE RESOURCES:

• Free Software: Did you know that there is a suite of free software available to you as a student.  Login to MyCSUDH and find the “software Launchpad” for the full suite.  It can all be downloaded remotely.
  
• Laptop checkout: Students can checkout laptops for FREE.  https://www.csudh.edu/library/services/students/laptoploan/
  
• Free internet: Both Comcast and Spectrum are offering free internet to students.  For more information on how to take advantage of free services can be found online at corporate.comcast.com/covid-19 and mobile.pectrum.com/support/article/360040980371/coronavirus-covid19-update.
• University Library Services: Students can use the CSUDH Library's  Text-to-Speech conversion (provided with the support of Division of Information Technology) This alternative way of reading provides students the flexibility to listen to their course reading materials while doing something else at home.  In addition, we know learning/reading needs repetition! Students can easily revisit their reading materials using this service.
• The Writing Center: The CSUDH Writing Center supports students at all levels as they prepare, draft, and revise their writing for various courses, departments, and programs. Visit: https://www.csudh.edu/writing-center/ to schedule an appointment. 
   

We thank you for your patience during this difficult time!