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Dr. Allison Jobin
Lab Director & PI
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Room 3108
For lab inquiries or to get involved, please email SPARCClab@csusm.edu.
Prospective Students
Graduate Students
We are glad you are interested in pursuing graduate study in Psychological Science at CSUSM! We offer an M.A. in Psychological Science.
When considering prospective graduate students, Dr. Jobin strongly considers the mutual fit between the applicant’s scientific and clinical interests, experiences, and objectives for graduate training alongside our lab’s mission and focus.
If you are interested in joining the SPARCC lab, email Dr. Jobin indicating your interests, and attach a copy of your resume or CV.
Undergraduate Students
Thank you for your interest in joining the SPARCC lab! Undergraduate research assistants are integral members of our research team. Student researchers assist with literature reviews, participant recruitment and enrollment, data collection and data entry, behavioral coding, and other related tasks. Advanced students may be involved in the delivery of intervention procedures to study participants when projects involve intervention delivery.
Course Prerequisites: To be eligible for either PSYC 498 or PSYC 499 you should have completed at least 48 units of undergraduate study, and you should have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better. In addition, to be eligible for PSYC 499 you should have successfully completed (i.e., with a grade of “C” or better) at least one (1) upper division laboratory course in psychology or CHAD. Both PSYC 498 and 499 require the consent of the instructor to enroll.
Minimum requirements include the ability to work 5-10 hours/week with a commitment of at least 2 semesters and an interest in our lab's research. As a research assistant, you will be registering for either PSYC 498 or 499 (1-4 credits). Preference for students demonstrating curiosity about treatment for children with ASD and/or related childhood disorders, professionalism, attention to detail, accountability, and openness to learning and feedback. Selection for a position also requires compatibility with meetings, or lab schedule, and project responsibilities.
For more information and to indicate your interest, please fill out this form.
Outreach & Resources
We are dedicated to community collaboration and partnership, and we would be excited to explore possibilities to work together. Dr. Jobin and the SPARCC Lab are available for consultation, presentations, and professional training and development opportunities (both in-person and virtually). Please reach out at sparcclab@csusm.edu or directly to Dr. Jobin to discuss or to begin a conversation about potential ways we can collaborate!
We have provided training, presentations, or consultation on the following topics, among others:
- Evidence-based practices for autism across settings (home, school, clinic, community)
- Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBI)
- Parent-mediated interventions
- Parent coaching and training
- Inclusive practices
- Clinical consultation and training
- Leadership training and support
We would love to hear from you!
If you are a family member, provider, or community organization interested in learning about our research studies, please email Dr. Jobin.
If you are interested in undergraduate or graduate training opportunities, please contact us at SPARCCLab@csusm.edu.