<p>I would like to know what Cal state is best for a physics and philosophy major.
I am really interested in majoring in both or major in physics and minor in phil. it is something i really wanna do and something I would enjoy in the future.. I know UC's would be consider, but I cannot join a UC. =/
Reason being this is my 3rd at a CC and I need English 1B by Summer, but I would not be able to and all UCs require that. And its my 3rd year already and do not want to be there for another year so i decided the Cal state route.. I have a 3.6 gpa and really love physics and phi.. both make an awesome combination..
So tell me forum what Cal State would be best for me..
Greatly Appreciate it!!
Thanks</p>
<p>P.S I am going to take a Philosphy Critical Thinking class which will cover English 1B and most Cal states accept that..</p>
<p>Why can’t you squeeze in an English 1B? I would puzzle that out first and see if that can’t be fixed instead.</p>
<p>I don’t know the CSUs well enough to know which CSU has a great physics department. You may want to try a few different forms of investigation to ferret that info out.</p>
<p>1) Read the Physics website pages of the CSUs you are interested in. While an up-to-date website isn’t the best gauge, it does give you an idea if the Department itself cares about keeping students well informed.</p>
<p>2) Find out how many sections of different Physics classes are offered this fall–not just static catalog (which lists every class but not how often, etc). You probably want a CSU (or UC) that offers many selections each semester… vs. a college that is cutting back on classes. </p>
<p>3) Visit the actual CSUs, tour the actual building facilities, and meet with 2 - 3 Physics professors including a department head. You’ll get a sense if they care at all about the students and are eager to mentor, etc. </p>
<p>All else fails, attend a CSU with a better reputation… Cal Poly SLO is regarded a great engineering school, so look there first. SJSU is generally another engineering heavy college as well. Etc.</p>
<p>This forum is probably not your best resource, either. Ask a physics professor from your CCC, for example.</p>