Explore the science behind the human mind and behavior
An understanding of human behavior is essential in all workplaces. Whether you're studying Psychology, Gerontology or Social Work at GRCC, you're increasing your employability in any field, and preparing for a meaningful career.
Why Psychology, Gerontology or Social Work at GRCC?
- Our Psychology and Social Work degrees are highly transferable to many colleges and universities.
- GRCC's Gerontology Certificate will complement your current degree(s), professional certification(s) and human services skills.
- Prepare for a career in psychology, gerontology, social work and beyond.
- Increase your employability in any field. An understanding of human behavior is essential in all workplaces.
- Learn more about yourself and others.
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Thank you, GRCC, for being pivotal in my life to helping me accomplish my goals and continue to pass it on.
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Programs in this Department
Faculty & Staff
Leadership
Julia Carey
Department Head
(616) 234-3136
Professional Support Staff
Stacey Herrick
Support Professional
(616) 234-4283
Faculty
Kate Christian
Professor
Sophie Rubin
Assistant Professor
(616) 234-3320
Samantha Sprague
Associate Professor and Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
(616) 234-4409
Todd Symington
Assistant Professor
(616) 234-2264
Ennis Young
Associate Professor
(616) 234-4605
Adjunct Faculty
Amy Bowling
Instructor
Mary Brown
Instructor
Laura Byers
Instructor
Nancy Forbes
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Heather House
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Kathleen Irons
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Joy Johnson
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June Kuiper
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Koshie Lamptey
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Vicki Lannerholm
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Lyndsay Martin
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Keisha McDonald Griffin
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Nicholas Melville
Instructor
Quillian Murphy
Instructor
Jackie Rautio
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Matthew Schoenfeld
Instructor
Janet Thorne Chan
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Meral Topcu
Instructor
John Tuttle
Instructor
Conshana Vaughn
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