Academic Advising
The Psychology Department will be holding one-on-one academic advising for students intending to major in Psychology, Social work, Counseling and Gerontology.
Psychology Advising Fair - November 16-20, 2026
The Psychology Department is holding academic advising for students intending to major in Psychology, Social Work, Gerontology, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Neuroscience.
You can meet with a professor in the Psychology Department to –
•Develop a schedule for Winter 2027 and beyond.
•Determine what classes you need to graduate.
•Decide which classes are best for your transfer or career goals.
•Ask questions about career options in Psychology or related fields.
Please connect with the following faculty, based on your specific interests (meeting times are by appointment or by office hour schedules):
- Pre-Social Work: Prof Ennis Young (eryoung@grcc.edu)
- Pre-Applied Behavior Analysis: Dr. Sophie Rubin (srubin@grcc.edu)
- Pre-Neuroscience: Dr. Julia Carey (juliacarey@grcc.edu)
- Pre-Psychology or Gerontology: Dr. Kate Christian (katechristian@grcc.edu) or Dr. Sam Sprague (samanthasprauge1@grcc.edu) or Dr. Todd Symington (toddsymington@grcc.edu)
In the meantime, if you would like to speak with someone, please feel free to contact any of the professors listed.
Faculty Contacts for Psychology, Social Work and Gerontology
Kate Christian, PhD
Professor
301 C, White Hall
(616) 234-4405
Julia Carey, PhD
Assistant Professor
301 B, White Hall
(616) 234-3136
Sophie Rubin, PhD
Assistant Professor
301 D, White Hall
(616) 234-3320
Samantha Sprague, PhD
Assistant Professor
301 A, White Hall
(616) 234-4409
Todd Symington, PhD
Assistant Professor
302B, White Hall
(616) 234-2264
Students in PY 100
Ennis Young, MSW
Assistant Professor
301 E, White Hall
(616) 234-4605