Dual Degrees

Dual Degrees - Psychology with Sociology or Criminology

The following arrangements pertain to dual degree majors in Sociology or Criminology AND Psychology:

  1. Both the Psychology Department and the Sociology-Anthropology Department have a research methods and data analysis requirement. For Sociology or Criminology majors, this is covered by SOC 2155 and SOC 3155, for a total of 8 credits. For Psychology majors, the required courses are PSY 3020, 3021, and 3022, for a total of 12 credits.

    Since there is some overlap in these courses, dual degree majors should take one of the following options:

    Option A

    • SOC 2155 Introduction to Research Methods and Analysis, 4 cr
    • SOC 3155 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis, 4 cr
    • PSY 3021 Experimental Design and Methodology, 4 cr
    • PSY 3022  Applied Methods and Measurement, 4 cr

    This totals 16 credits. Except for very unusual circumstances, the Sociology courses should be taken prior to PSY 3021 and 3022.

     Option B

    • SOC 2155 Introduction to Research Methods and Analysis, 4 cr
    • PSY 3020 Statistical Methods, 4 cr
    • PSY 3021 Experimental Design and Methodology, 4 cr
    • PSY 3022 Applied Methods and Measurements, 4 cr

    This totals 16 credits. Note: SOC 3155 is waived for students selecting this option, but 4 credits for PSY 3020 may be counted in the Criminology or Sociology major.

  2. Dual degree Psychology and Criminology majors may take:
    • CRIM 3355, Criminal Forensic Psychology, or PSY 5155, Forensic Psychology toward program elective credits in both majors. Please see your academic advising office if this is not automatically reflected on your APAS.

  3. Dual degree* Psychology and Sociology majors may take:

    •  SOC 3701, Social Psychology, or PSY 3201, Social Psychology toward program elective credits for in both majors. Please see your academic advising office if this is not automatically reflected on your APAS. 

    *Applies to Psychology and Sociology minors as well.