Psychology opens the door to one of the most challenging and rewarding professional fields today. Psychology students learn the necessary skills to assist people in improving their mental health. They also gain knowledge and abilities that are valued in many other fields, such as business and politics. 

Sociology applies the methods of social science to understand how broader social forces influence our thoughts, beliefs and behavior. Students may select from a broad range of courses related to contemporary issues and problems; inter-group relations, popular culture, social movements and social change, modernity and post-modernity, family patterns and relationships, sexuality, crime and deviance, environmental and social problems, globalization, and field experiences.

This joint degree program provides robust training for careers in human resources, education, business, law, social work, mental health-related services, criminal justice, politics, and public administration, among others.

Psychology/Sociology Double Major

Psychology Major

• Requires a minimum of 33 credit hours of PSY course work and a minimum of 18 credit hours of 3000+ level PSY course work.
• A grade of at least C- in the four required foundation courses, the four core content courses, and the one Advanced Seminar.

Sociology Major

• The Sociology major requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of SOC work and a minimum of 18 credit hours of 3000+ level SOC course work.
• All SOC courses must have a grade of “C” or better.

NOTE 1: SOC 3150 and 3070 should be completed prior to the senior year and must be taken at UCCS.

See the Degree Plan here
 

Psychology Requirements

• General Psychology
• The Profession of Psychology
• Introduction to Psychological Statistics
• Introduction to Psychological Research and Measurements
• Advanced Seminar
• Core Content Courses
• Electives
• Psychology Senior Accountability Exam

Sociology Requirements

• Introduction to Sociology
• Social Research Methods
• Modern Sociological Theory
• Substantive Courses
• Sociology Electives
• Sociology Exit Exam
   

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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