psychology undergrad schools

vonlost
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:57:34 +0000

“I’m not convinced LACs will have quantity/quality of psych. research necessary for grad. school.”

The tradeoff: The big U has larger research capabilities; at the LAC the undergrads do all the research, not competing with grad students for the spots.

Our D is an LAC psych major. While it’s true that not every course is offered every semester, it’s not a practical problem. Typically the next four semesters are planned, and all desired courses are taken. Also, at the LAC it’s not just possible to get to know profs, it can’t be avoided!

I think it’s more important where the individual student feels more comfortable; some just don’t like the tighter embrace of the LAC.