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College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Department of Psychology

Kathryn England-Aytes

Kathryn England-Aytes

Dr. England-Aytes is a founding teaching faculty for the CSUMB psychology department, and a master trainer and curriculum developer in the areas of historical trauma and cultural awareness in Indian Country. Kathryn is a Native descendant, born and reared in Oklahoma, where she attended boarding school in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She has served on the board of the Native American Children's Alliance, and is currently a Fellow for the National Center on Adoption and Permanency, a national organization that provides a broad range of multidisciplinary services and resources relating to adoption, foster care and child welfare.

Kathryn's research interests include an exploration of historical trauma, academic persistence and resiliency among American Indians and their descendants. As an educator, her goal is to honor and integrate the cultures, values and traditions of Native students with learning opportunities for full participation in the larger community.

Title: Lecturer
Department of Psychology
Email kengland-aytes@csumb.edu
Office Location Heron Hall 18-123
Office Hours Virtual Office Hours, Tuesday, 10:00 pm - 12:00 noon, or TBA
Areas of Expertise

Dr. England-Aytes' research interests include historical trauma,
academic persistence and resiliency among American Indians
and their descendants.

Courses Taught

PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology
PSY 300 - Careers in Psychology
PSY 320 - Psychopathology
PSY 350 - Social Psychology
PSY 347 - Social and Emotional Development
PSY 352 - Theories of Personality

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