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Q: What college courses would I need to take for a career in comparative psychology?
What college courses will earn me a career in comparative psychology? What specific jobs could I hold, say, not in a large city? Thanks in advance!

A: You need to get a doctorate in psychology for this. And then, this is a rarely needed specialty and the only places with enough need for a person doing this would be in very large cities.

Q: What college courses need to be taken to become a trauma doctor and what colleges have good medical programs?
I want to become a trauma doctor, but i don't know what courses to take and the only college i've heard of with a good medical program is Baylor University. HELP PLEASE!!!

A: The college courses you need are the same no matter what medical specialty you want to go into. Well-regarded medical schools (not that you need to worry about this yet!) would include Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Duke, Stanford, UCSF, UCLA, Columbia, UNC...

Q: How do you apply to a community college to take courses during the summer if you are a high school student?
I'm currently a junior in high school and I was thinking about summer programs and I realized I could take college courses during the summer at Houston Community College. I'm very interested in psychology and thought I could learn about it there. How do you apply and what is it like taking summer courses? How many courses do you have to take? Is it hard to get it?

A: Not hard at all! Anyone can do it. I did duel enrollment during my senior year and it was the best decision I ever made. If you want to be a full time student you have to take 12 credits. During the summer courses typically have a low number of students and have a lot of older students in them but also sometimes highschool students. If you want to apply, you'll have to first enroll at the college (simple) and then register to take classes. You'll have to find out when the classes open up, and when you are allowed to sign up for them (students with the most credits sign up first, then the ones with the least amount sign up). If you drop by the college, typically you can talk to an adviser about a schedule you're interested in and pick up a class catalog.

Q: What college courses are the most useful and interesting to take?
for you what do you think are the top courses to take or anything that will be very useful in the future. I'm on college next year so, better think of my future. for now i'm interested in medical and business field. i also like art. but please give your own choice.

A: Useful, as in employable, I can help. Interesting, would depend on what your prefer. You gave a very diversive choice of interests, medical, business and art. One requires lots of memory work, the other requires more analytical skill and the last more of abstract appreciation. Here are several scenarios: 1) If you were thinking of going into the medical business, then a business degree, supported by a masteral medical administration course would do. 2) If you were thinking of a medical-related course like pharmaceuticals, laboratory testing entity, and the like, then I would suggest that you take up the course closest to the business you intend to setup; like chemistry, bio-chemistry and the like. After which, you could take an MBA (Masters in Business Administration) to bolster your weaker points in business like accounting, economics and financial analysis which are not part of, or major part of the chemical and bio-chemical course. 3) If your option is to take up a more serious course like medicine proper (MD), then the logical course for a doctor is to take a Masters in medical or hospital administration which would cover both your related interests. As for your interest in the arts, I have no personal knowledge on the subject matter so that I would, or might, be misleading, if I tackle that issue. There are no solid answers to your, or anyone's need for that matter, if you are uncertain in what you really want to do. The best way to select what's best for your future is to follow your heart. What do you enjoy most? I'll bet, just as my sons have had freedom of choice in selecting their future courses, my advice was always the same to all four of them: WHAT FIELD OF ENDEAVOR IN THE FUTURE DO YOU THINK THAT YOU WILL WILL ENJOY MOST? Be it business, profession, or employment. If they, individually, feel that they want a particular path, so be it! I am just giving you an answer based on your question and I hope that I have given you proper guidance. Good luck!

Q: Interested in becoming forensic scientist. What college courses should I take and what is a good school?
I'm just wondering a few things. 1) What is the best college to go to if I'm interested in becoming a forensic scientist? 2) What colleges offer a forensic science undergraduate degree? 3) What college courses should I take? 4) What should my bachelor's degree be should the college that I go to not offer one for forensic science?

A: University of New Haven is one of the best in the country for Forensic Science. Not many schools do have this program. I have visited this school, and their program is excellent. Also, they have Criminal Justice with a concentration in Crime Analysis or Investigative Services. University of New Haven also has internships as well as co-ops with Connecticut crime labs, as well as with the FBI. They have an on-site training center, which is continuously visited by people that are currently in the field. (Which is a great way to make connections.) In addition to this, all the teachers that teach there have the highest degrees in their field and they are mostly still active in their field. This school is definitely worth looking into. The website is: http://www.newhaven.edu/ Good Luck! : ) If you plan on visiting this school, it is worth it to go during an open house. They will do a full tour, as well as give you an opportunity to speak with an admissions counselor.

Q: What college Courses, with course descriptions, do you need to take in order to become a Genetic Engineer?
The question says most of. Additional questions that follow up the main question: Courses needed in high school to attend university. Basically, College preparation.

A: Do you know what colleges you want to go to? Generally they will tell you on the website which courses (with descriptions) are needed to get a certain degree. www.collegeboard.com tells you how many years of science, math, and foreign language you need to get accepted at a particular university (it's usually just a guideline though, like if you're missing a year of a language you could still get in). A representative from any college you're interested in should be able to tell you more.

Q: What type of college courses would you need to take?
What type college courses would you need to take if you want to work for a fashion magazine. I'm thinking of taking these courses next year when i go college: History of Art & Design Applied I.T National Diploma Art & Design Graphic Design & Illustration and I would like to work or intern for a fashion magazine in future. P.S Im not talking about University.

A: while i'm not entirely sure about what you would need to take, i have found a good website that explains different career paths, career progression and things like what sort of courses you would need to take so have a look! http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/jobprofiles/

Q: How do I apply for summer courses at community college if i'm in HS?
I am a high schooler, and i am planning on taking some community college courses in California. The problem is, I have no idea how to apply. Is there a special cirriculum i take, or are the courses I take the same as the ones community college students take? How do I apply? Is acceptance 100%?

A: Before applying you need the permission of your home school./ Get it in writing. Your counselor will help in advising you which classes to take. Admission is not automatic.

Q: What college courses are required for a major in constitutional law?
I want to do this summer program where I do college level courses at princeton and i was wondering what classses would be beneficial for me 2 take if i want to major in constitutional law. i dont want 2 spend $5000 on classes for no reason. ThankYou

A: Universities that offer a major in Con Law are few and far between. If I could have majored in Con Law, I would have, but in most cases that's just not a realistic option. However, you can attempt to tailor a major in Government or Political Science to your specific interests. And then you can always go to law school, where you can get more Con Law than you can begin to imagine. Either way, just look for courses that address issues of law in the U.S. The subject of constitutional law is very far reaching, so I'm sure there are a range of courses available to you that all relate to this topic. First, there are the obvious examples of con law oriented courses: Civil Liberties, the First Amendment, Government Structure, etc. Then there will probably be a few ones that are necessarily rooted in con law, such as politics regarding race, gender, sexuality, family, etc. Political theory and political thought classes are going to be far more theoretical than substantive, and not really con law oriented--they'll be about Plato and Loche, not Substantive Due Process and the Exclusionary Rule. Looking at Princeton's Politics course list, there aren't many things truly geared toward con law per se. Some possibilities, though, include (I put a * next to the ones I, as a con law oriented student, would've most preferred): POL 220 American Politics POL 316 Civil Liberties* POL 318 Law and Society* POL 324 Congressional Politics POL 327 Mass Media and American Politics POL 332 Statesmanship: Anglo-American Theory and Practice POL 342 The Politics of Gender and Sexuality* POL 392 American Foreign Policy POL 422 American Seminar: Religious Liberty in American Constitutional History* POL 423 American Seminar: Politics of Crime and Punishment POL 319 Law, Politics and Violence POL 334 The Politics of Race and Health in America* If nothing else, just contact the politics department at Princeton and ask their advice.

Q: What college courses would you need to take for photography?
im 14 and in the 8th grade, but im going to a high school next year with an IB program and im thinking about going into it. but im thinking about becoming a photographer. what exactly would i need to go into in college for that and what high school courses could help me? thanks for helping!!! :)

A: photography classes and go in college as a photography major...

Q: Are there any college courses I could take to learn how to wire buildings?
I am interested in learning how buildings like houses, offices, etc. are wired. I want to learn the practicalities of electricity, not the math-based circuitry crap I've been learning. Do I have to take a class at a trade school for this, or do many community colleges offer courses like this? The closest class at a community college I could find is called 'electrical inspection,' but that is pretty vague. Any recommendations? Thanks.

A: Apply at your local Electrical workers union for a position as an apprentice. You can then earn while you learn. When you are done you have the equivalent of a 4 year college degree and a skilled trade that is in more demand now than ever before. It covers all of the things you want to learn and also includes computer systems, Radio and TV, ships, generating plants and residence and industrial and office buildings.