SPARCC Lab (Supporting Practices for Autism through Research and Community Collaboration)

Organization Description

The mission of the Psychology Department at Cal State San Marcos is to provide excellence in undergraduate and graduate education in the science of psychology, the scientific study of behavior in both humans and animals. Our degree program emphasizes psychology as an empirical science and the development of skills that include written and oral communication, information literacy, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and critical analysis of complex problems. We believe that consideration of multicultural perspectives and ethical issues are integral to the study of human behavior and characteristics.

Program Information

The SPARCC Lab (Supporting Practices for Autism through Research and Community Collaboration) at CSU San Marcos is dedicated to improving community-based services and supports for autistic individuals and their families. The SPARCC Lab is directed by Dr. Allison Jobin, a licensed psychologist and psychology professor at CSUSM. We examine practice delivery and study strategies to support delivery of person-centered, high-quality care fitting of varied contexts. We apply methods from implementation science and related fields (e.g., clinical psychology, applied behavior analysis, developmental science) in our work. Lab website: https://sites.google.com/view/sparcclab/

Health & Safety

Students may work in the context of research or community outreach with children, youth, or individuals with a disability. Extensive training is provided to all interns and supervision is provided.

The research lab is on campus at CSUSM.

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Address 
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096
United States
General Phone 
(760) 750-8561
Student Contact 
Name
Allison Jobin
Job Title
Lab Director
Phone
(760) 750-8561
Email
ajobin@csusm.edu

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Research Assistant Internship 08/25/2025 On-site
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Research Institute (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, Companies/Institutions, Families, People Experiencing Disability, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Health & Medicine, Research and Development
Hours of operation 

8am-6pm Monday-Friday (varies by semester)