<p>^^ I think that's too broad to say. I want to attend a UC because it's strong in my major, not because it's prestige. Hell, some of "upper" CSUs (like Cal Poly SLO) are better than the "lower" UCs (like UC Santa Cruz). But I'm considering UCSC because its linguistics program is supposedly one of the best. I don't think there are too many people who are choosing a UC over a CSU just because of prestige; there may be some UC students who don't get the jobs they need, but I'd say the vast majority get jobs and don't have to go back for another degree. Of course, that's just guessing, though.</p>
<p>do they have good law/psychology or other liberal arts programs?</p>
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<p>Only in education. It has a joint ph.d in the sciences but that is in conjunction with UCSD. This affiliation is why SDSU can be categorized as a research university and hence the Carnegie Foundation ranking. </p>
<p>Gravitas,</p>
<p>Students who fail to major in something with practicality or transferable skills and do not gain any work experience tend to get into dead end careers regardless where they went to school. With the exception of top 15 grads who get into consulting, there isn't much you can do with a history degree.</p>
<p>SDSU also has PhD programs in conjunction with claremont graduate college</p>
<p>And the only tri-nation doctorial degree in the US</p>
<p>"Students who fail to major in something with practicality or transferable skills and do not gain any work experience tend to get into dead end careers regardless where they went to school. With the exception of top 15 grads who get into consulting, there isn't much you can do with a history degree."</p>
<p>I know NextMike, that's obvious. My point is that some students early on will focus more on the prestige of getting a degree from and going to XX University (in this case UC's) and ignore the potential long-term ramifications of getting a degree in something like history, sociology etc. and not really having any direction with it.</p>
<p>And kyledavid I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about SOME students that do look at things that way.</p>
<p>Humboldt has a very large psych department--as compared to the rest of the departments on campus. Many of the professors have won national awards in the field, as well as the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship for research. They also have an award-winning Social Work program.</p>
<p>Bittersweetie33 are you a CA resident? You can check the CSU Mentor site for all kinds of info on the CSU's and the majors they offer. Each campus has some excellent programs but the best one for you all depends on what you want out of your college experience.</p>
<p>Bittersweetie there is also the newer CSU Channel Islands located in Ventura county (just north of LA) outstanding weather and lovely locale. The problem with many CSU's is that they tend to draw the majority of their students from within their geographical location (yes, there are exceptions...like Chico) so often they are more commuter campuses than residential campuses. Check their stats on how many students live on campus and what percentage commute. If you're looking for a true 'college scene' you may have to screen the schools for those qualities you are looking for. As a CSU grad I wish you good luck!</p>
<p>since the poster asked about journalism here's a view from someone who knows most programs pretty well:</p>
<p>depending on the type of journalism you want and if you're not sure, check out the following:</p>
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<li> san diego state</li>
<li> fullerton</li>
<li> san jose state</li>
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<p>those are probably the top three in terms of comprehensive programs.</p>
<p>now a point of clarification on dominguez hills since another poster has singled out this one campus of 23. i have been reviewing program quality for this campus, and it is superior in most categories to such places as pomona and northridge. this has been documented by those who review and accredit academic programs and is not discursive or opinion based polls. i must say i was as surprised as most others who know the CSU system well. CSUDH clearly is a campus swiftly moving upward in many areas.</p>
<p>my wife is a professor at CSUCI. it's still a start-up campus with immature programs. but it is truly in a pristine setting.</p>
<p>Living in So. Cal for much of my life, I find that interesting. What are some of the categories CSUDH is superior to Pomona and Northridge and in what areas are they moving up?</p>
<p>while i cannot discuss specifics the program review was for areas of business and public policy. the strength of the faculty and associated academic programs was very impressive. that said, the student body remains relatively weak academically.</p>