UCD/UCSC Computer Science B.S. or Psychology B.A.

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>Greetings,</p>

<p>I am applying for transfer for Fall 2012 for UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz.
My goal is to double major in Computer Science B.S. / Psychology B.A.</p>

<p>I have finished all my lower division CS reqs but have not completed the required science and math classes (Calc C, Chem B...). If I apply for fall 2012, I will be able to complete those before summer of 2012. I have a 3.4 GPA for core C.S. classes.</p>

<p>For Psychology, I have only taken two classes but completed them with a 4.0 GPA.</p>

<p>Which major yields a higher probability of acceptance?
Is it better to finish pre-reqs post-transfer?
Is it better to do a Computer Science minor / Psychology major instead? (Industry wise)</p>

<p>My long-term goal is to work in the C.S industry while pursuing higher degrees in Psychology. I have about 18 months of industry experience in the field.</p>

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<p>Both majors are highly impacted. For your 2nd question, yes, it will be much better since you can start with upper division classes once you transfer. Third question, I think the other way around might be better (depends on which one you like most). Btw, have you looked at UCSC’s Cognitive Science? It’s like a combined degree in CS and Psych, maybe it will better suit you if you cannot cram all the lower division pre-reqs in just a year…</p>