The psychology and sociology double major is an ideal combination within Maryville's Psychology program that offers academic breadth, valuable community practicum experience, the professional depth of a combined background and increased career options. Students also benefit from the opportunity to enroll in several graduate bridge programs.
Program Features
Graduate Bridge and Early Access Programs
Graduate bridge programs are accelerated courses of study that lead to master's degrees in social work, business and elementary education. These programs permit you to begin working on a master's degree while you're still completing undergraduate requirements. If you attend summer sessions, you can complete your graduate work in only one additional year after you receive your bachelor's degree.
Business Bridge
This program is available to qualified senior psychology and/or sociology majors. In your senior year, you can take up to 12 credit hours at the graduate level, which count toward both a bachelor's and a master's degree.
Elementary Education Bridge
You can apply for this program during the fall of your junior year. You will complete course work in psychology and education at the undergraduate level. During your fifth year, you'll complete the requirements for the Master of Arts in Elementary Education and for certification to teach the elementary grades in public schools.
Social Work Bridge
This program is open to qualified senior psychology/sociology double majors. As a senior, you can take up to 12 hours of graduate credit in St. Louis University's Master of Social Work program.
Early Access: M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling
The Early Access program lets you accelerate your progress toward an M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling. In your senior year, you can take up to 6 credit hours at the graduate level, which count toward both a bachelor's and a master's degree.
Professional/Career Opportunities
A double major in psychology and sociology provides you with a number of diverse career opportunities. Recent graduates of the program have moved on to careers in law, business, health care, education, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, retailing and law enforcement. Many students also pursue graduate work in counseling and social work.
Degree Offerings and Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology
Admission Requirements
If you're interested in joining our psychology and sociology double major program, you need to meet the general admissions requirements for the University. We recommend that you complete a variety of high school or college prep courses in biology, chemistry, physics and pre-calculus before applying.
