I know they're completely different from each other, but I'm extremely interested in both areas. Is it possible to double major in them (or major in one and minor in the other)?
I just came back from visiting a friend over in UCLA who has friends majoring in English and minoring in Geology.
Is it just too weird or impractical to do this? Are there any careers or graduate programs that both could be useful in (perhaps Environmental Law and Policy)? Input would be most helpful!
2006-08-19 11:21:33 · 8 answers · asked by a girl 2 in Environment
Hey Girl!
It is an extremely good idea to choose a major unrelated to your minor. For one thing, the point of college is to broaden your perspective and knowledge. For another, it is great to have a fall-back choice if you need to make a career after college.
There also is no reason why you can't have a double major in a completely unrelated fields.
As one answerer pointed out, English doesn't naturally lead to a particular job that is in demand right now. However, if you took a survey of college graduates, I'll bet that the majority are working in a field unrelated to their college major. Except for some specialists, like accounting degrees. The rest rely on OJT for their job.
It would be good to use your college experience to broaden your mind as well as prepare for a career. Maybe you can make some contacts or get some co-op experience to help you prepare for a career. You don't need to rely solely on classes to prepare yourself for a job!
2006-08-19 11:35:32 · answer #1 · answered by Tom D 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with double majoring in both. I majored in Ecology as an undergraduate and would've had Psychology as another major (or at least as a minor) if it had been offered while I was in school.
It's not impractical to do both. If the English major has emphases see if there is one in the natural sciences or in environmental communication. There are a lot of options that you could choose from. You could choose to right articles for magazines, work with EPA (or some other environmental organization), become a Park Naturalist, or go into environmental law and policy.
You could go on to grad school and go to law school or continue your education in environmental science or english.
2006-08-21 11:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by fieldworking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out what the math, chemistry, physics, & statistics requirements for Environmental Science are.
If there are heavy requirements in those areas, that's what will likely sting ya...the pre-engineering & science weed-out classes!
I don't think it'd hurt to be well versed in both. Good communication skills plus something else has to be a bonus for an employer to run into.
2006-08-20 03:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by tbom_01 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Environmental law has little to do with enviro sciences. Why not just major in enviro sciences and take the English classes you're most interested in? My undergrad is in English and I focused in enviro law in law school. LOTS of the English curriculum is boring as hell if you're not into it. 19th century lit. just isn't my thing and it was torture to take a 4 unit class in it.
2006-08-20 03:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by Pepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to honestly say I agree with Tom D. I have SEVERAL degrees. I have an associates in human services. Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in criminal justice. WENT BACK and got a bachelor's in physiology and chemistry. And then I went to medical school :-) and am now a resident. Broaden your horizons.
With this degree you could would for the state that you live in. Your degree would be best in a government position.
2006-08-19 18:47:41 · answer #5 · answered by curiositykillsthecat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not impractical. Major in a practical major like Env. Science and something you enjoy like English
2006-08-19 19:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you have to write for environmental causes or reports.
2006-08-19 18:27:41 · answer #7 · answered by animalmother 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you say, "do you want fries with that?"
2006-08-19 18:27:00 · answer #8 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋