Is this a good Class schedule?

Question

i have
Biology
Political Science
Intro to the Criminal Justice system
Psychology
Statistics

i feel like i should elminate one and put in a "lighter load class" or just drop one. but i dunno. what do u think? is ur schedule like mine or different?

when i meant lighter load i meant a "easy" class like art or a 2 credit class

yes CJ is my major

Answer 1

I think your question can only be answered by someone who knows how well you do at pulling grades. If you tend to get 3.5+ in everything, don't bother dropping a class. You can handle it.

If you must drop something, drop the least relevant course (the easiest, or the one that's not required). Don't drop the class you perceive to be the hardest, particularly if it's a required course. You will just have to take it later, and who knows whether later will be easier on you. Also, your transcript will look better with harder classes on it. Intro to CJ is the only one I would drop, unless CJ is your major.

Answer 2

This is very good if you are a Social Science major. By lighter load do you mean the number of courses you are taking? If so, you should not be so worried because 16 credit hours is now considered a normal schedule. Years ago 12 credits hours was considered intense but, today you have to have a course load like this if you do not want to spend 5 to 6 years in undergrad. Most schools have added so many more requirements to the point where graduating in 4 years is a mere dream to most.

Answer 3

Are you a social sciences (poltical science, perhaps?)major? I'd think so. I think you might be piling on too many social science classes (political science, criminal justice, and psychology), especially if you have other general education requirements to satisfy. But if these three courses are all important for your major, then I guess you have to do them.

15-16 credits is good. If you feel that you are overwhelmed at any point, you can always withdraw from one of your classes (just make sure you do withdraw before the point when you would receive an automatic failure for withdrawing). Don't drop any courses that are requirements for your degree or your major, unless you think you are going to really bomb out in the class.

My schedule is kind of like yours in the fact that most of them center around one area (math--I have two math classes, a chemistry class, and an accounting class--these are all somewhat centered around math; I also have an English class to provide some balance). But I am alright with it.

At least the five classes that you have don't seem terribly difficult--although I would hate having to read a massive biology text myself. It does look like you will have to do a lot of reading. From exsperience, I know that statistics and psychology are pretty easy (unless you get an evil instructor, or in the case of stats, you aren't a math person). From what I have heard, Biology and Political Science can be pretty difficult. I don't know about Criminal justice.

And of course, you must look up your professors before you take any more action. Here's the website:
www.ratemyprofessors.com

A last piece of advice is make sure that you are taking one class that you like or is easy. It will make your semester a lot better.

To answer your last comment about doing art: BE CAREFUL! Professors can be very hard on the art students. I have heard of students making Ds in their college art classes, even though they made A's in it in high school, and they turned in all their work. I have heard in some cases that art instructors tend to assign a lot of homework (like a bunch of drawings each night), and you might not have the time to do it all.

Answer 4

Wow, man. Good luck with that. It is a well-rounded schedule, you seem really smart and motivated. Political Science is easy (if you stay on top of everything), Psychology and Intro to the Criminal Justice System is easy (if you stay on top of everything), Stats... I have yet to take that so I don't know much about the level of difficulty. The key to making good grades is to stay on top of everything, even in the courses that seem easy. Don't write papers or study for exams at the last minute, or else you will find yourself putting anything together just for the sake of getting it done and thus handing in lower quality work in the process. It's all about impressing the professors and making those grades, son. Cheers!

Answer 5

It's a heavy load. I'm sure if you averaging a 3.5 at least, you'll do fine. I had Stat, Biology, Poli Sci 2, and several others last spring. Not too bad.

First, look up your instructors!
http://ratemyprofessors.com/index.jsp

Here, most professors have a rating. My Poli Sci didn't have very much reading at all. My Bio was HARD. Stat was very simple and taught by an excellent teacher. Look up your professors and judge using this website as a tool!
~ Keep in mind...you have at least the first week to attend the classes and feel the professors out. Most are strict on their green sheet then drop all the rules after the first week. Consider up to the drop deadline a grace period to feel out the class load.

Answer 6

That's a good schedule, but if I were you I would drop either biology or psychology. Both are similar with a lot of boring reading. Unless you love the subjects and already know it pretty well, and unless you are in some big rush to graduate. CJS is a lot of reading too but its more interesting, and useful in real life. One less class can make a huge difference in your stress level and grades in your other classes.

Answer 7

That's a great schedule. A lot of work though. =) I can see where you're probably going to major in, lol.

Political Science + Intro to the Criminal Justice System.

Awesome.

Answer 8

HMMMMM..Stas and PoliSci in the same semester??? I dont know. I say if you think you can handle it go for it. If you want a lighter load drop Biology or drop Stats.

Answer 9

Looks very good - 15 credits it a nice full time load.

Answer 10

i am not in school anymore but i remember being in your situation:
biology- too much reading and memorizing
political sciences-too much reading and writing essays
criminal justice: too much reading (i think)
psychology: (my major)- too much reading and memorizing...although i think biology would be more...
statistics: too much math and memorizing formulas..

i would probably eliminate political science because i don't want to write too many essays..but htis is entirely up to you! it also depends on your major...good luck!