How difficult is it to carry a double major? What kind of degree results. I'm thinking my major would be Biology and something related to genetics? What's your opinion?
2007-07-26 15:40:31 · 4 answers · asked by Summer 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It really depends on you and your the program requirements for each major. The best thing you can do is look at the program requirements and map out a schedule to see how many classes you would have to take per semester to get both degrees in a decent amount of time. I recommend sitting down with your academic adviser to do this, because they know the most about it. Just make sure before you take on such a big course load that you are going to be able to handle. You are going to have to be able to get your assignments in on time, study, and do well on tests for all of you classes, so keep that in mind in order to not overload yourself.
Personally, I am a double major right now and I don't find it as awful as some people make it out to be. I am lucky enough to be able to earn to Bachelors Degrees in five years, but that isn't always possible. For example, I have a friend who is taking four years just earn two associates, so it would take them significantly longer to earn two bachelors. Sure, I am taking the maximum amount of credits next semester, but I don't have to every semester, which is nice. The classes can be somewhat overwhelming, but if you stay organized and try your best to fight of procrastination (which is my biggest problem), then you should be fine.
Good luck!
PS. Keep in mind that you could always pick up a minor or two instead.
2007-07-26 16:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by tlkrgrlz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pursuing triple majors... talk about trouble... Biology and a Genetics related field shouldn't be very hard at all academic wise because I think that these two fields would overlap and complement each other. That sounds like an excellent combination. Speak with your advisor and look in your undergraduate catalog where it shows which courses are required for each major and complete a four/five year plan. It shouldn't take you no more than thirty minutes to figure out how many credit hours you need to take each semester and how many years it will take to complete the double major. Once you complete the general education requirements, and supporting courses, an double major or even a triple major is not that bad. It's just taking additional courses in two fields. It all depends on whether you have the patience or financial resources to afford an additional semester or year of college if need be.
2007-07-26 16:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How possible this is depends upon the requirements at your university, but a lot of our Honors students are carrying at least two majors. It sounds like the ones you have in mind are closely-enough related that there may be a lot of overlap and the separate courses for each may not be excessive. Talk to your advisor to see how it will fit into your schedule and to see if there is any advantage to it given your goals.
2007-07-26 15:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your advisor. It depends on the school and curriculum. You might want to consider taking five years for it.
2007-07-26 15:43:24 · answer #4 · answered by jateef 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋