TCNJ policy allows students to double-count up to three courses between two majors, if both departments can agree on courses with sufficient overlap that applying them to both academic programs makes sense. In some cases, we have been able to work with partner departments in related areas of study to craft formal agreements that specify which courses each department is willing to accept from the other, creating a pathway for students to maximize their double-counting opportunities.
Important notes:
- We will not accept courses outside of Psychology to satisfy in-major requirements for students who are conventional, Psychology-only majors.
- These agreements pertain to voluntary double majors in the areas that follow. Education dual majors have different rules.
- Students should be careful to speak with both of their advisors to confirm their understanding of these rules and opportunities before committing to a course of study.
African American Studies (AAS) and Psychology
AAS is a fantastic second major for students interested in engaging more deeply with social justice. What you learn in AAS courses will help further your success in careers such as education, medicine, law, social work, and clinical or counseling psychology by deepening your cultural competence and honing your analytical skills.
- African American Studies (AAS) will accept PSY121 in place of the “AAS Methods” portion of their major.
- AAS will accept up to two of PSY355 or any relevant ELOPsy courses (e.g., PSY390/492, 393/493, 399/487) that pertain to race and ethnicity as part of the “AAS Electives” portion of their major. (Students interested in applying an ELOPsy course should seek input from their AAS advisor to secure review and approval in advance.)
Criminology (CRI) and Psychology
CRI is a natural fit for students interested in career directions that intersect with the criminal justice system, especially Law or Forensic Psychology. You will also learn different empirical skills that will enhance your ability to think about data and evidence with tools used elsewhere in the social sciences.
- Criminology will accept PSY217 and PSY373 (Forensic Psychology topic only) to satisfy requirements in the “Criminology Electives” portion of their major.
- Psychology will accept one of CRI304 or 305 to satisfy the “Psychology Option” portion of our major.
Philosophy (PHL) and Psychology
PHL is a classic second major choice for students who are interested in law school, but it’s also quite useful for students considering medicine, cognitive sciences, and experimental or quantitative psychology, among many other fields. You will learn how to analyze complex problems and evaluate arguments from different perspectives, and you will deepen your own ethical self-awareness.
- Philosophy will accept any two of PSY121, 334, 362, or 363 to satisfy requirements in the “Philosophy Electives” portion of their major.
- Psychology will accept any one of PHL311, 330, 410, 421, or 422 to satisfy the “Psychology Option” portion of our major.
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) and Psychology
WGSS is a great second major for students interested in engaging deeply with social justice and developing new analytical skills. The field has broad applicability to many career directions, including business, education, medicine, social work, and clinical or counseling psychology. (Students interested in pursuing the Women In Learning and Leadership [WILL] program may find this pairing especially advantageous.)
- WGSS will accept any three of PSY299 (on a relevant topic and with prior approval), 350, 351, 355, 373, or ELOPsy courses related to gender or sexuality (e.g., PSY390/492, 393/493, 399/499). Students interested in applying PSY299 or an ELOPsy course should seek input from their WGSS advisor to secure review and approval of the topic in advance.