How is Psychology at University Park different from Psychology at my campus?
Well, it is certainly bigger: There are more than 45 faculty and around 1000 Psychology majors (and several hundred Psychology minors). There are also more than 100 graduate students studying for their Ph.D.’s in Psychology. More important, there is a greater variety of courses, activities, and opportunities. Research is a bigger part of what faculty do at University Park, and graduate students are always doing research. You will also encounter graduate students serving as teaching assistants in many of your courses (but usually not teaching). Many undergraduates get involved in research as well. There is also an advising center just for Psychology, with advising staff and a staff assistant who can help you in understanding requirements, choosing courses, and navigating the “red tape” of a big University.
