Psychology Major at UC's

College Majors
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<p>So, I was wondering... what was the UC that has the STRONGEST psychology department? I constantly hear good things about UCD's and UCI's psychology undergraduate programs, but I could never get any definitive answer on that. Um...so, can anyone help bring clarity to the situation?</p>

<p>Much thanks.</p>

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<p>Berkeley and UCLA are cited to be the best UCs for psych, and UCSD is strong too. For undergrad, I'd say Berkeley is the best for psych.</p>

<p>The NRC ranking:</p>

<p>1 Stanford 4.82
2 Michigan 4.63
3 Yale 4.62
4 UCLA 4.61
5 Illinois 4.58
6 Harvard 4.48
7 Minnesota 4.46
8 Penn 4.35
9 Cal Berkeley 4.33
10 Cal San Diego 4.32</p>

<p>Gourman report undergrad ranking:</p>

<p>Stanford
Yale
U penn
U Michigan AA
U Minnesota
UC Berkeley
Harvard
U Illinois UC
U Chicago
Columbia
UC San Diego
UCLA</p>

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<p>I didn't apply to Berzerkeley, and I was rejected by UCSD. I doubt UCLA will accept me, so in comparing UCI and UCD, which one has a better psychology undergrad program? Some say UCI, but others say UCD. I'm confuzzled. :(
I haven't gotten into UCI yet, but was accepted to UCD.</p>

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<p>Between UCI and UCD, I would recommend you not worry about which one is "better" for psych. I would give the edge to UCI (as per the NRC ranking + <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/458354-how-compare-psych-departments-various-schools.html?highlight=gourman+psychology)%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/458354-how-compare-psych-departments-various-schools.html?highlight=gourman+psychology)&lt;/a>, but you should make your choice based on other factors. An education in psych at either university will be just fine.</p>

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<p>That link isn't working, but thanks for the info.<br>
I was thinking about that too...how both colleges are pretty much equal in their Psychology departments. I've visited UCI many times, but not UCD yet. So, I have to see if I get into UCI and then visit UCD before I make a decision (which will mostly be based on who else goes to UCI that I know, and the social aspects of the schools).<br>
Thanks Kyle!</p>

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<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/458354-how-compare-psych-departments-various-schools.html?highlight=gourman+psychology%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/458354-how-compare-psych-departments-various-schools.html?highlight=gourman+psychology&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>There you go. Dunno why it hadn't worked before.</p>

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<p>I've heard mixed things about the UCSC psychology department. Some LOVE it...some hate it. What do you think?</p>