Alumni

Alumni of the CSUF Psychology program, including undergraduate and graduate programs, are highly successful in a variety of areas. Many of our students continue on to doctoral programs, counseling and a variety of clinical settings, research, education, administrative positions, human resources, community service, health field, and much more.

Congratulations to our many graduates over the years; we wish you continued success in your endeavors!

Alumni Profiles

Shantay Alvarez, B.A. in Psychology (2023), M.A. in Psychological Research (2025)

What are you doing currently?
PhD student at UC Berkeley in the School of Education.

How has the CSUF Psychology program impacted who you are today?
CSUF’s Psychology program has been the foundation of who I am as a researcher today! The M.A. program connected me with an incredible network of professors and peers who have shaped my professional identity and continuously encouraged my goal in becoming a quantitative methodologist.

Through the department's methodological courses and extensive research opportunities, I developed a strong interest in quantitative psychology and psychometrics. Working in research labs under the guidance of my advisors provided me with technical skills, opportunities to present at national conferences, and the confidence to pursue research at an advanced level.These experiences ultimately inspired me to continue my academic journey as a doctoral student of Educational Measurement at UC Berkeley.

Rafael Valenzuela, B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2024)

What are you doing currently?
I’m currently working at a psychiatric hospital under a DDMI (Developmentally Disabled Mentally Ill) unit for adolescents. I’m in the process of applying to graduate programs for social work. I recently applied to Pepperdine and USC but looking forward to go to a Cal State instead. I aspire to become a LCSW one day focusing on underrepresented communities. 

What are some skills or knowledge you acquired during your time at CSUF's Psychology program that you use in your career today?
I feel like CSUF’s psychology program has prepared me to witness everything I learned in my courses at CSUF. I find myself looking back at everything I learned back at school. For instance, working a healthcare setting I’m exposed to all sorts of medications that I have learned about in my Psychopharmacology class that I took with Dr. Trevitt. 

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