Hi everyone! I’m the person who posted the “History major at Penn” thread. As of right now, I’m considering being a Pre-Med History or Psych major. I have some questions about the Psychology major at Penn, and that’s all.
What’s the daily/weekly workload like?
What’s the typical classroom atmosphere?
What are some Study Abroad opportunities?
Is Psych a time-consuming major?
What are the research opportunities like?
Thank you for answering my question!
I don’t know about 1,2, 3 and 4 but
" Research Experience. All psychology majors are required to complete one semester of empirical research. Such first-hand experience is essential to a sound education in psychology. Students are offered two means of satisfying this requirement:
(1.) They may complete a 300-level course, which is designed to provide research experience. These courses are rarely offered.
OR
(2.) They may complete an independent study (PSYC 399) doing empirical research. Such independent study courses are designated Psychology 399. (Psychology 299 is used for independent study projects involving only scholarly library research and does not satisfy the requirement). Individual research is especially appropriate for students planning to go on to graduate school in psychology. See the department website for more information about completing a 399 project.
Arrangements for independent study are made on an individual basis, at the initiative of the student, with a faculty supervisor from the Psychology Department. A list of Department faculty and their research interests can be found under Faculty with Appointments in the Department of Psychology".
Also, there is the Honors program
“The Honors Program has been developed to recognize excellence in psychology among Penn undergraduates and to enhance skills related to psychological research. There are two primary components to the Honors Program: (1) a substantial, year-long independent research project, and (2) a complementary Honors Seminar. Students will be selected to be part of the Honors Program in the Spring of their junior year (see Application Process below). Upon successful completion of all requirements (see Requirements below), upon graduation the student will be awarded a degree in Psychology with Honors.”
I’m definitely majoring in Psych if I get in! (and hopefully joining Psi Chi). What branch of Psychology interests you?
I am interested in Social, and Cognitive Psychology, how about you? Are you also a high school senior?
No, I’m not. I just finished my A levels this year!
Developmental Psych/ Abnormal Psych!