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Old 03-16-2008, 02:47 PM   #1
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Psychology Major at UC's

So, I was wondering... what was the UC that has the STRONGEST psychology department? I constantly hear good things about UCD's and UCI's psychology undergraduate programs, but I could never get any definitive answer on that. Um...so, can anyone help bring clarity to the situation?

Much thanks.
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Old 03-16-2008, 06:31 PM   #2
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Berkeley and UCLA are cited to be the best UCs for psych, and UCSD is strong too. For undergrad, I'd say Berkeley is the best for psych.

The NRC ranking:

1 Stanford 4.82
2 Michigan 4.63
3 Yale 4.62
4 UCLA 4.61
5 Illinois 4.58
6 Harvard 4.48
7 Minnesota 4.46
8 Penn 4.35
9 Cal Berkeley 4.33
10 Cal San Diego 4.32

Gourman report undergrad ranking:

Stanford
Yale
U penn
U Michigan AA
U Minnesota
UC Berkeley
Harvard
U Illinois UC
U Chicago
Columbia
UC San Diego
UCLA
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Old 03-16-2008, 06:59 PM   #3
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I didn't apply to Berzerkeley, and I was rejected by UCSD. I doubt UCLA will accept me, so in comparing UCI and UCD, which one has a better psychology undergrad program? Some say UCI, but others say UCD. I'm confuzzled.
I haven't gotten into UCI yet, but was accepted to UCD.
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Old 03-16-2008, 08:44 PM   #4
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Between UCI and UCD, I would recommend you not worry about which one is "better" for psych. I would give the edge to UCI (as per the NRC ranking + How to compare the Psych Departments of various schools?, but you should make your choice based on other factors. An education in psych at either university will be just fine.
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Old 03-16-2008, 10:39 PM   #5
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That link isn't working, but thanks for the info.
I was thinking about that too...how both colleges are pretty much equal in their Psychology departments. I've visited UCI many times, but not UCD yet. So, I have to see if I get into UCI and then visit UCD before I make a decision (which will mostly be based on who else goes to UCI that I know, and the social aspects of the schools).
Thanks Kyle!
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Old 03-17-2008, 01:25 AM   #6
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How to compare the Psych Departments of various schools?

There you go. Dunno why it hadn't worked before.
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Old 04-09-2008, 06:41 PM   #7
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I've heard mixed things about the UCSC psychology department. Some LOVE it...some hate it. What do you think?
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