<p>I'm currently a junior in hs and am planning on majoring in international relations at NYU. I noticed that there is an undergraduate program for IR in both CAS and SCPS. Can anyone explain to me the difference between the two? Which school is better for someone planning on studying IR? </p>
<p>I'm also taking into consideration the admission standards of the school - how easy it is to get in.... </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>CAS has the real International Relations major - it’s an Honors major that you apply to after freshmen year, kind of selective. IR in CAS is like a Politics major with an international focus and lots of Economics thrown in as well. I believe IR majors are required to study abroad a minimum of 1 semester.</p>
<p>SCPS offers a BA in Social Science with a concentration in International Studies. This is not really an international relations program; it’s a social science degree that focuses on international policy and stuff. I don’t know too much about it, but if you’re unsure about your career (most students are…) then I would go with the IR major in CAS.</p>
<p>CAS is a lot more selective than SCPS and since IR is an honor’s programs, it’s even more selective. You have to take certain classes freshmen year and maintain good grades.</p>
<p>This is interesting…</p>
<p>So someone majoring in economics (ba) in CAS and someone “majoring” in economics in SCPS are not doing meeting the same requirements?</p>
<p>If your an SCPS graduate with a degree in economics are you then not allowed to put on your resume B.A. in Economics (B.A. in Social Sciences with a concentration in economics instead) ???</p>
<p>Would it really matter if you put B.A. in Economics from NYU if your from scps??</p>
<p>I’ve always been under the impression that most of the students in the Paul McGhee Division of SCPS are adults who have already been out in the workforce and are returning for further education. That is not necessarily true however of the students of the Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management. Coming in as a 17/18 year old you would likely fit in better and be happier in CAS, though you should check out this link for the SCPS undergraduate programs to see what you think.</p>
<p>[Undergraduate</a> Programs | New York University - SCPS](<a href=“http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/]Undergraduate”>http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/)</p>
<p>^Yes. While there are undergrads in SCPS, it’s usually for very specific programs like sports or hotel management. It’s not nearly as selective or prestigious as CAS and does not offer a true liberal arts education.</p>
<p>Can someone accepted into the Paul Mcghee division at NYU then transfer into college of arts and sciences? I know NYU does internal transfers, but is this possible?</p>