<p>Okay, so I like psychology, rather I should say that I have studied psychology, I took AP Psych and I did a social psych course at Cornell, I FEEL like I like psychology more. But I also want to double major in econ, and econ is certain where as I am confused between socio and psych. People say socio is much more practical while psych becomes more medical after one point, I would like you guys opinion about this.
And also, if socio would make a better pair with economics.</p>
<p>You may want to go through the major requirements and course listings to see which looks more interesting to you:</p>
<p>[General</a> Catalog - Psychology](<a href=“http://general-catalog.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=PSYCH]General”>http://general-catalog.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=PSYCH)
[General</a> Catalog - Sociology](<a href=“http://general-catalog.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=SOCIOL]General”>http://general-catalog.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=SOCIOL)</p>
<p>Both subjects have overlap with economics. Behavioral economics (as described in some popular books like Kahneman’s Thinking Fast and Slow, Ariely’s Predictable Irrationality, and Thaler’s/Sunstein’s Nudge) is where economics and psychology come together. Note Economics 119. However, psychology courses at Berkeley do have a heavy emphasis on biological, cognitive, clinical, and developmental psychology, although there are some social psychology courses (Psychology 160 to 168).</p>
<p>Sociology has a subarea involving the study of social effects of economic issues (see courses Sociology 120 to 128).</p>
<p>Thanks a lot, I think I will be choosing sociology, after going through the course catalogs and everything</p>
<p>If you’re coming to Cal Day, pop by the soc booth or come to the soc student panel from 1-2pm at 402 Barrows. You’ll get a better idea of what soc entails and you’ll get to speak to advisors and current students!</p>