Hey folks, I'm eyeing a future in psychology and I reckon starting at a community college might help me save on tuition. Can anyone help me identify the top community colleges for psychology in California? Thanks in advance!
You're right that starting at a community college could be cost-effective, and California has many excellent community colleges where you can study psychology! Here are a few suggestions:
1. Santa Monica College: Renowned for having one of the highest transfer rates to four-year universities, SMC offers an associate degree in psychology. They also have strong faculty and small class sizes to ensure you get a solid foundation in the subject.
2. Pasadena City College: Known for its robust psychology department. Besides offering an associate's degree in psychology, they have clubs and societies that encourage extracurricular involvement in the field.
3. De Anza College: Located in Cupertino, they offer a broad selection of psychology courses and have a solid transfer rate to four-year institutions.
4. Diablo Valley College: Offers worthwhile psychology programs with a good array of possible courses, including experimental psychology and personality theories.
Remember, the strength of the program is important, but also consider college size, location, cost, transfer rates to four-year institutions, and the types of student support services available. Later, when you're planning to transfer, check out the TAG program which guarantees transfer to certain UC schools after completing your associates, or look into the Associate Degree for Transfer program which ensures that your credits will transfer to relevant CSU programs. This could make your transition to a four-year university smooth and hassle-free. Happy studying!
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