It'll probably change (since I've got 4 years to college), but right now I really want to double-major in architecture and linguistics. Seeing as architecture is a math/science field and linguistics is humanities (I think), is it possible?
2006-11-27 10:14:06 · 6 answers · asked by Lauren 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Nope - I am an education and history major.
2006-11-27 10:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by bustylaroo99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Architecture is not in math/science, it is usally on its own in a diffrent department. And typically you cannot double major with it.
I am the exception to the rule. Out of the 60 kids who graduated with a Bachelors in Architecture with me I was the only one who had a double major. Most did not even have a minor!
Why? Architecture ciriculums are CRAZY. In 5 years you are required to do over 120 hours. That is 12 hours a semester just in architecture courses, that is a full load, and you have not taken any of the required general studies courses. Most of my friends took 17 hours a semester (or more) and barely graduated on time (5 years) with just architecture.
I took a second degree in anthropology, and I'm not Einstein. But I did switch to architecture after 2 years in school taking really heavy anthropology courses so I was only 18 hours from my degree in it and felt it would be silly to not get it. I took summer school twice in my four years in architeture and one semester had 23 hours! (Now you are in high school, so you do not realize it but that is a whole lot for anyone, but when one of those classes is an archicture studio which usally requies 50+ hours of work a week that is insane!) I almost didn't make it that semester. I did end up with my double degree and a minor in biology (completed in the first two years) but it was a long 6 years!
My advice, pick one, and research architectre thouroghly including salery before you decide you want to do it. If it is your passion, GREAT, if not, pick something else.
Some schools have high school summer programs, that might help you decide!
2006-11-28 14:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by heather k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem won't be any rule about taking 2 majors in one dept. The problem will be that architecture alone will keep you busy for many years. A second major running concurrent w/ that degree is improbable if you're not the next Einstein.
BTW, Einstein flunked the math portion on his entrance exam for the university.
Perhaps you'll take the time to actually visit colleges before you decide on what you wanna do, and even do an internship at an architecture firm.
2006-11-27 10:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they don't have to be in the same department. But since a lot of the Junior and Senior level courses will be specific as to each degree, it may take a couple of yrs longer to get a dual major in those areas. Check out each degree program though. Each degree will require around 3 or 4 elective courses (all elective mean is you have to take a certain number of classes that CANNOT be in your major, their purpose it to broaden your education). You may be able to take Linguistic courses for your Architecture degree electives, and Architecture courses for you Linguistic degree electives.
2006-11-27 10:23:28 · answer #4 · answered by bigbadwolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every school is different, but I don't see why it would be a problem. I doubled in English Lit and Psychology.
However, many larger colleges have multiple 'colleges', such as Engineering, Business, and Liberal Arts. If you wanted to double in Business and English Lit, you might run into problems (since the different colleges often have different graduation requirements).
2006-11-27 10:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible as long as they are in the same campus i'm planning to double major 2 but with a major and minor...its gonna be very hard so good luck.
2006-11-27 10:17:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋