Fall 2024 Advising Sign-up Sheet
To make an appointment with your assigned faculty advisor, please sign up for an open time slot using the link above. If your advisor is not available, you are welcome to make an appointment with another faculty advisor
Assigned Advisors for Psychology Majors
You can find your assigned advisor by logging into your MySSU account and checking the boxes on the right side of your Student Center page.
First Year Students (0-29 units completed)
Advising & Transfer Center, Schulz 112A (1st floor of the library), ssuadvisingcenter@sonoma.edu, appointments via LoboConnect
Some first year students see Designated Special Program and Population advisors in place of using the Advising & Transfer Center. Check your Student Center for your advisor.
Sophomores (30-59 units completed)
Cem Burnham, GE & LD Major Advisor, burnhamc@sonoma.edu, appointments via LoboConnect
Some sophomores see Designated Special Program and Population advisors in place of using the Advising & Transfer Center. Check your Student Center for your advisor.
Juniors and Seniors (Upper-Division Students, 60+ units completed)
Assigned Psychology Faculty Advisors (see assignment list and office hours below)
Cem Burnham, GE and LD Major Advisor, burnhamc@sonoma.edu, appointments via LoboConnect
Some juniors and seniors see Designated Special Program and Population advisors in place of Psychology's GE & LD Major Advisor. Check your Student Center for your advisor.
Designated Special Programs and Populations Students
Students participating in the following Designated Special Programs and Populations are assigned to an advisor linked in their program, rather than to the Advising & Transfer Center or Psychology's GE & LD Major Advisor:
- California Promise Program
- Education Opportunity Program (EOP)
- International Students
- Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA)
- Military-Connected Students
- Multilingual Achievers Program (MAP, TRIO)
- Athletes
- Seawolf Scholars
- United for Success (U4S, TRIO)
- Male Success Initiative
Upper Division Psychology Majors
Student’s Last Name | Advisor |
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A-Bo | Brassington |
Br-Dr | Garvin |
Du-G | Gomes |
H-K | Martinez |
L-Mon | Nguyen |
Moo-P | Ni |
Q-Si | Paolucci |
Sj-Z | Smith |
Students Interested in Declaring the Psychology Major
Please review the How to Declare page for requirements and more information.
Additional question may be directed to Dr. Milligan, Department Chair
Major Advising
During the first two years at SSU, most students take lower-division major requirements and lower-division GE courses. During the second two years, most students focus on upper-division major requirements and upper-division GE courses.
What are the Psychology Major Requirements?
Please view this video to understand the major requirements.
Courses Offered in Each Breadth Area
You can download a copy of the Psychology major requirements and the list of breadth areas.
Upper-Division Major Advising
Please view this video on preparing to meet with a Psychology Faculty Advisor. While there is more detail in the video that you should know in advance of your meeting, the key ideas are that you will want to be prepared by:
- having looked over your ARR.
- noting any specific questions.
You can also visit the School of Social Sciences Advising Resources pay for additional advising videos.
Upper-Division GE Advising
Upper-division students can also meet with Psychology's GE & Lower-Division Advisors for:
- Review of the ARR (Academic Requirements Report)
- Quick advising questions and referrals
Name & Contact | Office Hours |
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Glenn Brassington glenn.brassington@sonoma.edu |
Tue:
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Appointments and Zoom Link |
Cem Burnham burnhamc@sonoma.edu |
Available By Appointment Only |
Missy Garvin missy.garvin@sonoma.edu |
Mon:
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Thu:10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. |
Mary Gomes gomes@sonoma.edu |
Mon:
12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Appointments and Zoom Link |
Andy Martinez marandre@sonoma.edu |
Tue:
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thu:12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Teresa Nguyen nguyenter@sonoma.edu |
Wed:
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Thu:1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. |
Wenwen Ni nih@sonoma.edu |
Mon:
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Thu:1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Matthew Paolucci Callahan paolucci@sonoma.edu |
Wed:
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Thu:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Heather Smith smithh@sonoma.edu |
Mon:
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Tue:2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |