<p>^ I should’ve specified that I’m not a psych major…(Poli Sci). But, i will keep your advice in mind…Given that I’m accepted of course :)</p>
<p>Ah I see, I’m actually a Poli Sci minor - there is ALOT of reading, expect to read about 200 pages per week per class. I’m taking Zaller - Voter dynamics right now, pretty easy as long as you do the reading. If you do get in I might have you as one of my orientation students so I’ll be able to help you pick some good classes. Only issue is that classes fill up so fast on first pass that you might get stuck with some boring ones early on.</p>
<p>^I’ll be sure to PM you if I do get accepted; hopefully, you’ll be able to offer some insights on professors at UCLA for Poli Sci major.</p>
<p>does the same only take 3 classes on the first quarter thing apply to engineering majors? :)</p>
<p>I’m not in that field but I think it does! The idea is to only take 12 units per quarter. Its alot different to taking semester based classes, 3 classes per quarter = 9 for the year of upper division course work. Remember these classes are only 10 weeks long so they are intense plus UCLA wants you to become socially involved in the school. You should want to be involved both academically and socially on campus (Perhaps in SAA or some other form of club maybe even pertaining to your major.)</p>
<p>Personally I’m in a fraternity, I have a job, I play sport and I have class so 3 works out just right.</p>
<p>wait, ha. What is this wretched 100 a and b class you keep speaking of?</p>
<p>100a and b are the two Pre-reqs all psych and psychobio majors are required to take AT UCLA. While these classes may have correlates at community colleges UCLA will only count the units if you take them at UCLA. They are Psych stats and research methods - psych stats must be performed manually without a sci calc. So you need to be able to do 2 way ANOVA by hand. Research Methods requires a full scale experiment and 20 page paper analyzed with SPSS.</p>
<p>that AND PHYSICS? Looks like I’m going to choose Berkeley then!</p>
<p>Haha sorry to put a damper on your plans but Berkeley has a stats requirement too. I think its actually pretty similar to UCLA. Physics is easy though, if you can do basic algebra, physics should not be a problem at all!</p>
<p>Im not trying to stir up trouble, but I applied to USC for psychology. How is UCLA’s psych program compared to USC’s?</p>
<p>so far from what ive heard its UCLA > USC for psych.</p>
<p>and have you had trouble getting classes with the budget cuts?</p>
<p>I’m not actually sure about USCs psych program as I have never fully looked into it. I know however that the Gourman report skipped over USC and left them unranked in terms of research depth. UCLA was ranked above schools like Brown, Princeton and Duke and has contributed alot to the psychological community. </p>
<p>I have had almost no trouble getting classes, that primarily affects minor majors (Womens studies etc.) and lower division requirements. As a transfer you should bring in 105 quarter units putting you at mid-junior standing and providing you with a good first pass date (especially if you do as I suggest and take 100a in summer) This will allow you to get 2 upper divs before they fill up and thenyour second pass allows for other non essential electives that don’t fill up. I am personally taking Psych 150, Psych 115 and Honors M117 next quarter, all classes I need and want to take. </p>
<p>I am a little biased toward UCLA over USC but both are great schools and I encourage you to try and go sit in on a lecture at each school sometime.</p>
<p>cool, that was actually a really helpful response. 
I am still on edge with deciding which school to attend. </p>
<p>If i decide to go to UCLA ill hafta stay another year at my cc. (which i dont mind)
but dang…if i get accepted to USC, how can i not resist…??? lol.
theyre offering me a pretty good financial aid package… :(</p>
<p>I just dont want to look back and think “damn, shoulda went to UCLA or damn, shoulda went to USC” lol *sigh</p>
<p>Go with whichever school makes you the happiest and most motivated! Plus if you are really invested in psych and plan on going to grad school, both schools will provide equal opportunities in terms of grad school acceptance. Plus your final degree will be from somewhere else and thats the one future employers will care about!</p>
<p>thanks simonphase. :D</p>
<p>its good to know there are mature people at both schools.
instead of all that FUCLA or FUSC nonsense.
on game day? sure, but any other time, i respect both schools equally. thanks again :)</p>
<p>What would you say the campus life is like? Is the overall attitude relaxed or stressed? Also, I’m a younger female student (15 yrs old at time of transfer). Would you say that UCLA is safe for me?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance & thanks so much for starting this helpful thread! :)</p>
<p>15 years old?! To answer your question about safety, UCLA is safe. I’ve lived in Westwood and I love it there. There are always people out at night (in a good way). Don’t walk around with a sign attached to your back that reads, “I’m 15” though.</p>
<p>Anyway, I’d also like to know about campus life - how well you adjusted, especially if you lived on campus.</p>
<p>@ Simonphase: Whoah this is really awesome of you to come back on and provide helpful answers and support to the current Psych majors, like myself. I’ll be sure to do the same after next fall wherever I end up. Right now, I’m only considering UCB, UCLA, and Davis. I really love all 3 schools, but to be honest, I know very little about UCLA. I’m from San Francisco, so I don’t head down south that often. Frankly, I’m a very adaptable person, so I know I could be happy at all 3 schools. What I really need to know is:</p>
<p>How do the research opportunities present themselves?</p>
<p>By that I mean do you have to go out searching for these? Or are they available on fliers and posters in the Psych lecture halls? Do the professors present them? Do you apply over the summer for fall research positions? </p>
<p>I want to go into Organizational Behavior (PhD) after undergrad, and I know that both UCB and UCLA have excellent Org. Behavior programs. Wherever I go, I intend to work on research projects with those that head these programs. </p>
<p>Also, I’m really glad to hear that Psyc 100a and 100b are stats/research oriented. As weird as it sounds, I love stats. 2-way ANOVA by hand would be difficult, but I have an amazing stats book from my old class that I can consult for help on that one.</p>
<p>Simon, I’d also like to know more about UCLA Psychology classes in general. What has your overall experience been like? Are they enjoyable? Large/small? </p>
<p>Lastly, are you applying to grad/med school? If so, do you think UCLA Psych will prepare you well for that?</p>
<p>@ RileyJohn, Berkeley also has a stats/research class that you’ll need to take for upper division coursework (probably) during your first semester. I was going to take it over summer, but I ended up registering for Developmental Psychopathology instead. < which is an upper-div elective for the Psych major at UCB.</p>
<p>im curious about the general campus feel. how are the people? are they relaxed or extremely cut-throat competitive. also hows the social scene? :)</p>
<p>LOL edelynly, thanks for answering my question. ;)</p>
<p>lenoradusk - The campus attitude is really nice, people seem to be more relaxed than stressed out but at the same time there is a lot of competition for the top grades in every class. 15 is really young but I would say UCLA will be safe, just stay away from frat/apartment parties (I’m in a frat and the only reason I would advise you to stay away is that you will be mixing with ALOT of older guys in that environment who are often older than 21. If you live in the dorms you will be fine, they patrol all the time and UCLA never really has much violent crime, mainly just small thefts from apartments but you’ll get that anywhere in LA.</p>