Are you a high-achieving Child Development major with a passion for research? Do you want to set yourself apart for future careers and graduate programs? If so, the Child Development Honors Program at CSUSB is for you!
As an Honors Program student, you'll have the opportunity to engage in research activities under the mentorship of a Child Development faculty member, develop effective academic writing and presentation skills, gain an understanding of graduate programs in Child Development and related fields and apply research and problem-solving skills to your career goals.
Requirements of the program include a commitment to working under the guidance of a faculty mentor for two semesters, attending weekly seminars, presenting a research poster and verbal presentation, completing a final research paper, and meeting other detailed requirements as outlined in the syllabi for the seminars.
Benefits of the program include increased academic and professional opportunities, enhanced preparation for graduate school, and improved critical thinking and research skills. By participating in the Honors Program, you'll set yourself apart from other students and position yourself for success in your future career.
If you're interested in applying for the Child Development Honors Program, identify a potential faculty mentor, schedule a meeting with them to discuss fit with their research, provide research interests within child development, and submit a statement of purpose. Prospective honors students are strongly encouraged to begin planning for the honors program no later than the Spring semester prior to their Senior year.
How to apply:
- Identify a potential faculty mentor
- Schedule a meeting with them to discuss fit with their research
- Provide research interests within child development
- Submit a statement of purpose
- Prospective honors students are strongly encouraged to begin planning for the honors program no later than the Spring semester prior to their Senior year
Deadline to submit an online application is Friday, June 30th, 2023. You will be notified with the status of your application in July. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your Child Development education to the next level! Apply now to the Child Development Honors Program at CSUSB.
Number of honors students each faculty will accept during the 2023-2024 academic year:
- Amy van Schagen: 2
- Eugene Wong: 1-2
- Keting Chen: 1
- Kevin Rosales: 2
- Lisa Looney: 2
- Stacy Morris: 2-3
As an Honors Program student, you will:
- Engage in research activities under the mentorship of a Child Development faculty member
- Develop effective academic writing and presentation skills
- Gain an understanding of graduate programs in Psychology, Child Development, and related fields
- Apply research and problem-solving skills to your career goals
Requirements of the program:
- Commitment to working under the guidance of a faculty mentor for two semesters
- Attend weekly seminars (2-unit CD 5822 in the Fall and 1-unit seminar in the Spring)
- Present a research poster and verbal presentation
- Complete a final research paper (earn 3-units of independent research credit with faculty advisor in the Spring semester)
- Meet other detailed requirements as outlined in the course syllabi
Benefits of the program:
- Increased academic and professional opportunities
- Enhanced preparation for graduate school
- Improved critical thinking and research skills
- Set yourself apart from other students for future careers and graduate programs
CD Departmental Honors Program Application:
You have submitted your application for the honors program, what’s next?
Keep a lookout in your email for a notification about acceptance sometime in July. Plan time in your class schedule to take a 2-unit seminar (CD 5822) in the Fall 2023 semester with Dr. Dhillon Brar on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am - 9:50 am. In the Spring semester, you will be enrolling in a 1-unit seminar with Dr. Dhillon Brar in addition to 3 units of independent study with your honors advisor. Your acceptance email will include details about course enrollment and initial honors program events you should plan to attend at the start of the Fall semester.
Questions?
Get in touch with the honors program faculty director, Dr. Manpreet Dhillon Brar, via email at manpreet.dhillonbrar@csusb.edu with your questions.
Prospective honors students are strongly encouraged to begin planning for the honors program
no later than the spring semester prior to their Senior year.