Double major in math/physics + minor in political science -- viable?

HappyDad2
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 13:01:48 +0000

This is certainly possiable. It is also possiable to complete such a program in four years with good planning. My DD will be double majoring at UCF in MechE and Bio Medical sciences with minor. She has worked out a four tear plan. It worked because coming in she has 30 to 40 hours of hugh school dual enrollment credit.

1. Public schools are much more accomidating for high school college credit. My suggestion would be to look at publics that meet your budget thresholds for your expected family contribution. Alternatively some privates make a point to advertise how easy it is to double major (I have less experience).

2. check out the transfer credit policy and AP policies. If it is an easy school to transfer credit they will usually have some classes pre evaluated on a list. AP requirements and credit vary wildly.

3. Make sure the Minor matched what you are looking for. Requirements for minor very greatly. Music minors for schools evaluated were 12 to 28 credits. Some schools it wasnt offered.

4. run your likly schedule. All schools publish course tracks where you can get a list of required classes for each major. Put these into excel and plot your four years given your likely credits coming in looking for overlap.

5. dont forget school is more then classes. Even with all these classes you’ll want summers and/or a summester for an internship or research.