The psychology/sociology program offers students academic breadth, increased career options, a valuable community practium experience, the professional depth of a combined background and the opportunity to enroll in the graduate bridge program for study at Saint Louis University.

Double Major

Students must take a total of 52 credits, 20 in psychology (including PSYC 101), 20 in sociology (including SOC 101) and 12 in social science core courses (including PSYC/SOC 341, 342, 495). A minimum of 44 credits must be at the 200 level or above.

Graduate Bridge Programs

The graduate bridge programs are accelerated courses of study leading to master's degrees in social work, business and elementary education. These programs permit qualified majors in psychology and sociology to begin working on a master's degree while they are still completing their undergraduate requirements. Students who attend summer sessions can complete their graduate work in about a year beyond their senior year at Maryville.

Business Bridge - This program is available to qualified Maryville seniors majoring in either psychology or sociology. Students admitted to the Business Bridge Program may take up to 12 graduate credits in place of 12 undergraduate credits, with these credits applying toward both the baccalaureate and master's degree.

Elementary Education Bridge -Qualified psychology majors may apply for admission to the Elementary Education Bridge Program during the fall of their junior year. Students complete a program of combined course work in psychology and education at the undergraduate level and then, during the fifth year, complete the requirements for Master of Arts in Elementary Education and for certification to teach the elementary grades in the public school system.

Social Work Bridge - This program is open to qualified Maryville seniors enrolled in the psychology/sociology double major. Seniors may take up to 12 hours of graduate credit in Saint Louis University's Master of Social Work program. These hours will also apply toward the fulfillment of Maryville's requirements for the bachelor's degree.