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College of Professional Studies
The College of Professional Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt seamlessly integrates core competencies within practical contexts through a variety of immersive experiences. Our graduates emerge as exceptional leaders in their respective professions and communities, embodying a steadfast dedication to social, economic, and environmental justice.
Applied Learning
We provide every student with dynamic opportunities for experiential learning in real-world scenarios, where they engage in practicums, research, internships, clinical, and service-learning experiences. Each is designed to enhance students' career-ready skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future.
Social Justice and Sustainability
Through the application of active learning and critical thinking, we prepare students for meaningful community-oriented careers that foster a just, inclusive, and environmentally conscious society.
Personal Guidance
Through innovation and collaboration our faculty challenge and support our students, ensuring their success beyond the classroom. Our students receive academic and career guidance from their faculty advisors, professional advisors, and peer mentors.
Alumni Updates
Claudine Bibeau Parks
Business Administration, 2024
Claudine is set to obtain a nonprofit leadership and management degree from Arizona State University (ASU) in May, which will complement her leadership studies degree program at Humboldt.
Jeanne Landon-Campbell
Nursing, 1982
After 44 years in nursing (the last 24 in Nurse Education in the UK), Landon-Campbell was invited to Holyrood House in Edinburgh to attend a Royal Garden Party to celebrate her contributions to Nurse Education. It was a huge honour and a total surprise. King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Princess Anne were all in attendance.
Daniel Pizzuto
Business Administration, 1987
After 37 years working for two manufacturing companies, Dan retired as the Executive Vice President of Sales, Products, & Marketing for Hensley Industries of Komatsu Ltd.
AmyK Conley
Education
Dr. AmyK Conley received grant funding for a teacher preparation program that trains undergraduate students as certified high-impact literacy tutors. The project will strengthen reading support for struggling K–12 students in Northern Humboldt while building a pipeline of educators grounded in the science of reading. Through coursework and clinical practice, undergraduates will gain training in developmental literacy and provide targeted literacy interventions in local schools and rural Northern California districts.
This grant comes as a sub-award from Northern Humboldt Unified High School District, with primary funding from the US Department of Education.
Benny Anjewierden and Dr. Amber Gaffney
Psychology
Benny Anjewierden and Dr. Amber Gaffney in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Alberta have a forthcoming book chapter, "Uncertainty and social identity", in K. Vail, D. Van Tongeren, B. Schlegel, J. Greenberg, L. King, & R. Ryan (Eds.), Handbook of the Science of Existential Psychology.
Chris Walmsley, Ph.D.
Psychology
In the fall 2025 semester, Dr. Walmsley was invited by the editor of Operants magazine to write a gerontology piece. The article is entitled "Using Behavior Analysis To Help Evaluate Social Outcomes in a Nutrition Program for Older Adults". It details some community-based ABA research conducted by Dr. Walmsley and his research lab in collaboration with a local agency providing services to older adults.
CPS News
- 4th Annual Giving Day Raises $349,167 to Support Students and Campus Programs
- Show Your Support During the Fourth Annual Giving Day
- Cal Poly Humboldt to Launch Five New Degrees This Fall
- Free Tax Help Returns Through Student-Led VITA Clinic
- Cal Poly Humboldt Launches McKinleyville Economic Development Study