Wouldn't you like to be a psycho, too?

I actually decided to major in psychology because I noticed that all the books I read for enjoyment were by psychologists. I had taken only Psych 100 and Psych 170 in Freshman Seminar format and I really liked to two classes, but it was Psych 170 that really made me want to major in psychology. I liked the close interaction between students and the self introspection and self discovery involved in the class. Unfortunately, I was misguided. While I thought that a major in psychology would lead me to more small, discussion-type classes, I was somehwat disappointed to find mainly large lecture classes.

Although I do not regret majoring in psychology, I wish I had known that my classes would mostly be in a lecture format. So, to all prospective psychology majors: if you like the anonymity of lecture classes, this is the major for you.

To those starting out as psychology majors, a good class to start off with (besides Psy 100) is Psy 260: Psychology of Personality. This class will introduce you to all the major theories and theorists of psychology, including Fred, Skinner, Piaget, and Maslow. It's a great general overview. A secon excellent class to take is Psy 402: History of Psychology. This class will synthesize all that you have learned about psychology over the years and will give you the big picture.

Other than these two classes, I briefly go over my thoughts about the other psychology classes I've taken in the "Specific Comments" section. I hope they'll be useful to you in helping you choose your classes. Or for those who have taken these classes, I'd love to hear your thoughts about them.

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