Department of Psychology
Dr. Paula Castillo
Associate Professor of Psychology
Faculty profile
About Dr. Paula Castillo
Paula Castillo coordinates Introductory Psychology and teaches Lifespan Developmental Psychology and social psychology. Her research explores social development, adolescent identity formation, and family dynamics. She supervises undergraduate student projects in behavioral observation and observational research design.
Dr. Paula Castillo is a member of the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Lifespan developmental psychology
- Social psychology
- Behavioral research methods
- Adolescent development
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 154
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Wednesday & Friday, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 154 - Tuesday, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 | Course coordinator (all sections, both terms) |
| PSYC 205 | Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences | 4 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| PSYC 220 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.