<p>Hello guys, I'm applying as a transfer student and have been accepted to my 2nd choice major --- Psychology. </p>
<p>Could anybody provide some information about the Psychology program in Syracuse? Any pros and cons about the program? It seems it's not that good a program in Syracuse, right?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for your help!</p>
<p>I’m wondering this as well. I wouldn’t be majoring in psych (maybe minoring) but I’m curious about their programs, which I will be studying hopefully along the way!</p>
<p>Yes jnpearson85, I’m curious as you are. I’m not sure whether to go or not…</p>
<p>Daughter is a sophomore in Newhouse with a minor in psych; she loves the program and the classes, and has a couple of very challenging ones, in fact…</p>
<p>but I would suggest contacting the chairman of the department to ask speicific questions…and maybe visit with him/her on accepted student day…</p>
<p>Thank you rodney. </p>
<p>Actually I’ve heard some negative opinion about Syracuse. It is said that the only good programs in Syracuse is in Newhouse and the College of Architecture. So I’m not so sure about the Psych program.</p>
<p>I have sent an email to the Psych undergraduate program, but haven’t got any reply yet… Visiting them is not a feasible plan, for I’m out of the United States…</p>
<p>Anyway, thanks to your reply!</p>
<p>Bump!!!
Any suggestions?</p>
<p>I got admitted to the Pysch program (first choice) but am pretty freaked about statistics requirements. I suck (I mean seriously suck) at math and wonder how challenging those requirements are. Any word on that from other mathphobes like me?</p>
<p>ebell92, you’re admitted to the freshman program or are transferring to it?</p>
<p>I’m an incoming Freshman. I’m really interested in psychology and am looking at Clark and Lesley, both of which have great programs. I’ve got learning disabilities that really do make math a huge challenge. I’m kind of freaking about the statistics requirement at Syracuse. It’s not just the course itself…I’m just wondering if the whole program is really more science oriented than I want, and also I’m worried about the size of classes. But I’m so dying for the kind of school spirit and campus vibe that Syracuse has. Lesley has SUCH a great department but as a school it’s just nowhere. Cambridge is cool but the campus is tiny and dead. I’ve got like a week to make up my mind. Going to Syracuse next weekend. I need to find a small experience in a big school. </p>
<p>That’s the whole story. You didn’t ask, but…</p>
<p>If it makes you feel any better, statistics is taught with two classes; one is the lecture where the material is taught: the other is a small discussion class where all explanations and clarification is given…</p>
<p>SU has a huge support program for students with learning disabilities; you should search on their website and get info about tutoring, etc before making your decision.</p>
<p>Stats is a requirement at most schools for a psych major, just to let people know. Both of my parents are psychologists and my brother is a psych major and had to take stats. So, as a fellow math hater, we are unfortunately stuck with it. :(</p>
<p>Thanks,Rodney and thank you witty. Let’s hope for gifted tutors. </p>
<p>I’m wondering, also, if I can find a major that’s a bit smaller, that has smaller classes and more faculty attention. I love psychology, but maybe I can find something related that isn’t such an “auditorium” experience. </p>
<p>Has anybody heard of small majors at Syracuse?</p>
<p>Trust me stat isn’t that hard. You have two choices either taking two 100-level stat or two 200-level stat. Most college in syracuse offers free math tutoring.</p>
<p>@eball92
you might want to try sociology it is kind of similar to psychology but it focuses on groups instead of individuals… its not exactly “small,” but its less popular than psych… also if you plan on getting your masters etc in psychology you dont have to do psych as your undergrad major… my dad did history and my mom did sociology and psychology.
hope that helps</p>
<p>thanks to all for the very helpful advice!!! I’m on the Syracuse campus right now and it’s pretty awesome. Thinking about the Communications & Rhetoric major, in fact. Any ideas about that? I’d minor in psych if I did that…</p>