<p>If one is looking at completing the Didactic Program in Dietetics which I understand can be done in either school, what would be the best way to apply.</p>
<p>Can anyone give me a breakdown of the major differences between the schools?</p>
<p>Is one easier to gain acceptance over the other or about the same?</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>I don't know a single thing about Dietetics at Cornell, but the major difference is that HumEc is the study of the world from a human perspective. HumEc is more interested in how people affect society and vice versa, while CALS cares more about environmental issues and (gasp) agriculture, animals, and plants. CALS is much less human-focused while HumEc is much more specialized in that area. If you're looking for a more "liberal arts" approach to dietetics go for HumEc, if you're looking for the more "science" approach to dietetics go for CALS. It depends on what kind of student you are. As far as admissions, they're about the same, CALS is a bit more selective than HumEc in certain majors but what it comes down to is fit. If you don't fit humec/cals you will not be admitted.</p>
<p>The biggest differences between the two are the college missions and the graduation requirements. The courses you daughter would take to complete the major are 100% the same. Tell your daughter to take a peek at these links...should help her out. I wouldn't say one is more difficult than the other...the schools are both very "fit-based" and any applicant needs to clearly communicate how they fit.</p>
<p>CALS:
College</a> Vision and Mission
CALS</a> Registrar: CALS College Distribution Requirements</p>
<p>HumEc:
Requirements</a> and Policies
Human</a> Ecology Admissions-Home</p>
<p>Actually, now that I have taken a closer look at the mission statements of both schools. I think it is very clear that she would be a perfect fit for HumEc.</p>
<p>Chandler thanks for your perspective and dewdrop, thanks for answering yet another question of mine.</p>
<p>Why is the Dean's List for HumEc at 3.7? Isn't this a bit high?</p>
<p>Every college sets their own requirements for the Dean's List. Maybe it's me...but I noticed that all my HumEc friends had very high GPAs. I knew 3 people who had a GPA over a 4.0 (they were all HD majors) </p>
<p>In my opinion...I think some of the HumEc majors are easier to do very well in and some like HBHS and Nutrition are harder. I would guess that's why the GPA required for the Dean's List is so high.</p>