<p>Hey guys! I have been thinking about this for a while now and I am really confused about it. Since I am from New York State, I would love to take advantage of the contract colleges from the state and get a discount on my education. And I really like the Human Development Major in the College of Human Ecology, so everything seems fine. But, I would like to be a Psych minor as well and Psych is in the College of Arts and Sciences. Could I still take advantage of the In State price if my minor is in the CAS? Thanks!</p>
<p>Yep, you pay tuition based on the college you are in.</p>
<p>I am not sure about HumEc’s policies on minoring, but I know as a general rule you can minor outside of your college without a problem.</p>
<p>You wouldn’t be able to “minor” in psychology as no minor is offered in that field. That said, you would be able to take all courses in the psychology. And you would be able to minor in cognitive science, however:</p>
<p>[Cognitive</a> Science Program](<a href=“http://www.cogstud.cornell.edu/undergrad.php]Cognitive”>http://www.cogstud.cornell.edu/undergrad.php)</p>
<p>Does anyone know if there’s like a collective list of all the minors available at Cornell like Cognitive Science and Law and Society (as in the ones that aren’t a typical just mini-major but more of a specific set of classes)?</p>
<p>Sadly, no. It’s on a department by department basis.</p>
<p>mcv- my kid was in a very similar situation when she applied. Also interested in cog science/psychology. So she focused on Human Ec school and ILR (we’re NYS too).<br>
Best think she did was to visit campus and do the admission session tours for each of those colleges. She got alot of very useful info
Now that was 5 years ago so things are somewhat different but-
ILR admission counselor gave her info saying that she could take a bunch of classes in Organizational behavior which may meet your needs. ILR also had a prepared listing of
“Sample Programs of Electives” based on ILR grads and their current careers.
They give an example of an ILR grad who is now a Professor of psychology.<br>
They listed a host of electives that the ILR major was able to take in the field of psychology/cog science. Those electives included: CALS- bio 424 brain and behavior, neurobiology and behavior, Human Ec. 323 Cognitive process and a bunch of psychology courses in arts and sciences. (yes- I actually do have a folder with Cornell info from when she applied- including her application and admittance letter)
This handout may be a bit dated so I’m not going to give all the details.
but point is ILR is a very flexible program and you can take alot of different courses in the other colleges.
I strongly suggest you visit the school- do the college tours in ILR, Human Ec, and CAS. You may find a way to do a program and take sufficient coursework in psychology and still pay in-state tuition. </p>
<p>PS- kid is now working for a labor union and will probably apply to law school next year. She also minored in law and society. She lost her interest in psychology/cog science once she took AP Psych in HS.</p>
<p>while one can be very flexible with ILR…one shouldnt apply to it if he/she has no interest in globalization/business/LABOR…</p>
<p>Resurg: absolutely right. That is why it is so important to do an admission tour for each of the colleges that may be of interest. If the basics of ILR work for OP, then the flexibility of the program may become a major asset. </p>
<p>The very first piece of mail my d received from ILR ( kept that piece of mail too- and this was beginning of d’s senior year in HS when she had no thought of applying to ILR as she was interested in psychology and really had no clue what ILR was) was from Mary Van Arsdale- Director of Admissions (don’t know if she is still one in charge- and I assume she’s related to Harry (Labor leader in NY).
The ILR message was that they are “looking for people who can do five things at once;”
–study in a field that spans subjects such as history, law, government, business, sociology, psychology and economics.
–turn your interest in the social sciences into skills you can use to help people solve real-world problems.
–keep a sharp professional focus while you also take courses in the liberal arts and choose from for than 4000 electives in the other six colleges at Cornell . and i’m too lazy to type the rest</p>
<p>I think the ILR program can work for those interested in the social sciences. The flexibility of the program may make it desirable for even those interested in studying psychology. My kids discussion with the ILR admission counselor was all about targeting the ILR curriculum to her interest in psychology. D told admission counselor she was comparing ILR program with Human Development and that she was going to do tour of that school in PM.<br>
She was very lucky, the day she did ILR tour she was one of only three students, so she had the opportunity to have alot of personal time with the ILR admission Rep.
It all worked out well for my kid–for someone who did not know what ILR was in Sept of her senior year of HS to someone who now works for a labor union and will probably attend law school.
My advice to anyone applying to Cornell- learn as much as you can about the particular colleges. See which program meets your needs best. As there are so many choices at Cornell, the admission/application process can be a bit confusing.</p>
<p>Marny1, you are a great ambassador for ILR! Are you new to this website?</p>
<p>bjo- Thanks.
No- if you noticed, I have 1800 + postings. D graduated ILR 5/08. I’ve been on these boards since she was in HS. I spend more time on law school sites as that is the direction she is heading towards and d # 2 is college junior. But some habits are harder to break than others- so I try to post in only those areas that I know something about- </p>
<p>But I gotta tell you- and some alum have said similar things: I think you only learn to appreciate the greatness of Cornell once you graduated or have a bit of distance from the school experience.</p>
<p>Waiittt…I thought you weren’t able to double major in another college.
Because I wanted to double major in CALS Bio and CAS Psych as well.</p>
<p>You cannot major in two colleges. If you want two degrees, you can get a Dual Degree in two colleges.</p>
<p>Otherwise you can only major in one college and (possibly) minor in another college.</p>