I'm a psychology major interested in graduate school, and at my college, the only difference between the BS and BA is that you have to take language courses for the BA. I know the BS sounds more intensive and specific, but it's actually easier to get than the BA.
2007-11-26 03:20:16 · 13 answers · asked by Elle 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
For those who so lovingly called me flaky and lazy, the reason I ask is because I already have all the requirements for both with just a few courses (that would count for either degree) to go. The BA requires four semesters of a foreign language (which I've already completed) but otherwise is the same as the BS.
I've got pretty good grades and I'm planning on doing really well on the GRE. I'm also doing research and other extracurriculars on the side, so it's mostly a question of technicality.
2007-11-26 03:31:29 · update #1
I have served on a load of graduate admissions committees and I don't know of anyone commenting on the differences between a BA and BS - the important part being that it is complete and that you got good grades and GRE scores.
The choice of BA or BS is a campus issue, there are no hard and fast rules out there on it. However, knowing a second language is a good thing too.
2007-11-26 03:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Will B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with a BS. Having a science degree means that you took the harder road. In general, the arts are subjective and the sciences are objective. The arts tend to lean towards fluffy course work that is often graded based on the proff's mood and opinion of the student. The sciences are fact based. You either know the material and can do the work or you can't. If you want to be touchy, feely, lovey, kissy and think everyone has value and everyone should be treated the same, get a BA and work for a public outreach organization. If you want know your subject matter, be able to actually make a contribution to society and earn some respect, get a BS and work at a real job.
2007-11-26 11:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by J B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well at my college Mercy College in the state of NY the only difference is that to obtain the BS you would need to take a lot more classes math, english etc. At my college the BS was harder to get into.
I think it depends on what your major is that will determine if you should go for the BS or the BA.
2007-11-26 11:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jasmine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I always thought the BS was more difficult to get; there are more science requirements. I got a BA because it was simple to finish. It really was more like liberal studies but with 30 hours of psyc. Which is "better" for you depends on what area you would like to specialize in. If you go for like clinical or industrial psyc, go the science route. But it probably doesn't matter all that much anyway. And you should probably go to a different school for grad. work.
2007-11-26 11:23:49 · answer #4 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with the BS seriously
2007-11-26 11:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think once you've got your degree it's pretty irrelevant, so just do the one you're likely to get the better mark in - the class of degree you end up with will be relevant!
2007-11-26 11:25:20 · answer #6 · answered by Pop&Xavy'smum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BS and if you're l-a-z-y and as disinterested as you appear why not just take the easy way out ... it seems to be your real preference? Correct ... the easy way?
2007-11-26 11:24:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Duh?
You're a psych major, so I have to assume this is a psych experiment. If not, you may want to discuss this question with a good shrink. Sounds a bit flaky to me.
2007-11-26 11:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by BC 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
bs
2007-11-26 11:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are accepted the same.
2007-11-26 11:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by Grimey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋