How many credits per semester is considered a "rigorous courseload"?

IllusionBmore
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:57:02 +0000

I’m in pretty much the same position as you, I’ll have b/w 96-99 credits at the end of this year(I’m a sophmore). Twenty credits is a real *****. I’m taking three math classes this semester, and its pretty tough. I really hope I come out with my 4.0 intact. If you’re merely taking Econ/Finance courses I think its completely doable, but I’m a Math major as well. Math classes and alot of the hard sciences(especially physics) can potentially require 3-4 times mroe work than business classes(provided you aren’t a complete bonehead, which I’m assuming you aren’t). I’m assuming you’re probably just about done with your lower level math classes(Calc 3, Linear Algebra, Diff EQ), which means you’re going to start getting into theoretical next semester. Its difficult to predict how much time your theory classes will take, but most will require a significant amount of work. I would def think twice about taking 20 credits next semester if your load includes two or more theory classes. Out of curiosity, what are you planning to do with your degrees?