Major

Question: major..................? Okay, next year I will be going to college so I am visiting around and trying to get a feel for the ones I like. When I set up tours, they asked for my possible major-which surprised me. I hadn't even thought about it! I have wanted to be a doctor ever since I got a job helping out at a surgery clinic. I have been able to keep good grades in high school...(maybe a 3.75 GPA?) and I am a very goal oriented person. However, I have always had this nagging feeling like I wouldn't make it in college. Is this common? I am just very intiminated by college..everyone says it is ridicuosly hard. I have great study habits and I pay attention to my teacher but I am still worried......Also, what would be a good major for me? besides pre-med. I just need some reassurance I suppose. Thanks!

Answer: Okay, listen here, you! You HAVE to go to college!!! 3.75 - that's a GREAT GPA!! You have absolutely nothing to be intimidated about. Furthermore you have an idea of what you want to do and some experience working at a surgery clinic. Here is what you have to do: be a Biology major or Pre-Med or do a double major allowing you to have options. You are way too smart to not be going to college. But by all means stick wiht the sciences. They have the best job opportunities. go for it and don't let other people tell you that anything is too hard for you. they might be lazy or not as smart as you. you are perfect college material, and i know because i work in a university.

Question: What major do you select if you want to become a Human Resources manager? I want to be a HR manager when I'm older, but I don't know if I should actually select "Business Administration" as my major for my applications. Isn't the business major a competitive major, thus making it harder for some people to get into the schools if they select the major on their applications? And also, is there a huge difference between just "Business" major and a "Business Administration" major? Please help.

Answer: Look at the modules of the course, and see if it offers HR. Some courses have a concentration in the subject. Business Administration, Management, & International Business are related degree's.

Question: Should I major in computer engineering if the program is not accredited? How important is accreditation? The university that I currently attend offers Electrical and Computer Engineering and the programs are very similar except for a few different courses. I am in my sophomore year and I changed my major from computer science to EE. I was thinking I would Major in EE and minor in CS, but my advisor feels I should just major in Comp Engineering since I already have a little knowledge. However, the CE program is relatively new so it's not accredited as of yet. I really changed my major because I didn't want to limit myself to computers. But my advisor says the same jobs an EE can get a CE can get. How true is this? And what should I do major in Electrical Eng and Minor in Computer Science or should I just major in Comp. Eng.

Answer: If you want to go to some really high rated grad school it is important. As long as your school has ABET accredited engineering programs, the individual department accreditation is not that important. The most important thing is passing the PE when your done. But major in EE because its in demand. With EE you can still be a computer engineer anyway.

Question: What major do you need to take in college to become a Physicians Assistant? What major do you need to take in college to become a Physicians Assistant? I was planning on becoming an Accountant or a PA. It's obvious that you taking accounting as a major to become an accountant but what major do you take if you want to be a PA?

Answer: Major doesn't matter much as long as you take (and do very well in) the pre-reqs. Those are two very different fields so you might want to shadow a PA for a bit to see if you would like it. That said, my first degree was in Business Management! You will also need to get some hands-on patient care experience, almost all schools require this. Also, you should start using the correct title for the profession. It should be Physician Assistant, with no 's at the end. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Question: What major would help me going into law school? I am thinking about going for International Law and wondering what major would best get me ready for that. Right now, I am thinking of majoring in Communication, or double majoring in both English and Communication, and possibly double minoring in French and Spanish (which should be easy since I'm fluent in both languages. However, would it be necessary or even helpful?) Also, what should I be focusing on to be ready for law school? Any tips? (I am 19, and a Junior in College) Thank you so much! I hope you can help.

Answer: Poli-Sci

Question: What major should I take in college if I want to work in the Beer industry? First off, I'm thinking of double majoring with German Studies and another major is one of the fields of science, assuming that will help me in the Beer career field. I'm a self taught fluent speaker of German. I looking into different Majors since I will be transferring from my community to NCSU next year.

Answer: Chemistry, for sure. But I would also consider process engineering, or chemical process engineering, since all the brewing is done in large fermantation tanks, which have to be correctly built, set up, maintained, controlled (and the controls have to be put in at the correct places...), disinfected and planned and upgraded. That is a huge process that needs careful consideration, the right techniques and maths to do, and a high amount of economy too, if you want to be successful. You might also look into spending a semester uproad in Germany, at either the University of applied sciences in Wiesbaden at their Geisenheim campus, where you can study brewing, or the TU München (Technische Hochschule München) at their Weihenstephan Campus, where one can study "Technology of Brewing". I hope that helps you a little. Good luck with finding the right major!

Question: What subject should i major in before i take up an architecture major? I was wondering what subject I should major in before going into the architecture major so that once i get into the architecture major, i will already have a good background...Do you suggest English, the Arts, Physics, Art History, etc. I'm only doing this because the school I'm applying to has the architecture major available only to junior level applicants..Thank you so much for your help! ^^ 10 points for the one with the the best answer!

Answer: If it is available, the best background is probably civil engineering or a related engineering field which teaches about the physical aspects of structures. If that's not available, consider an undeclared major if possible and take some classes in art history and business. If you are interested in owning your own architectural firm some day, business would be a good background. You will probably spend most of the first two years fulfilling your general education or breadth requirements.

Question: What major should I be working for to become a religion teacher? I am an active member of the LDS Church (Mormon). I want to be able to teach the LDS faith specifically, but other Christian faiths would be good too. What major should I be going for? Currently going to BYU, and the only major I see is "Ancient Near East Studies?" Thought there'd be a religious education major or something.

Answer: An interesting quirk of BYU is that you can't major in religion or get graduate degrees in it. If you're interested in being a seminary teacher, I think you can go in and talk to the Religion Dept., but I'm not sure. If you want to become a religion professor at BYU, you'll have to figure out what you want to teach and start aiming toward that. If you want to teach Family & Relationships you'll have to get a Ph.D. in psychology or social science or something up that alley. Church History? Probably just normal history and a Ph. D. focusing on a relevant subject. If you're into Old Testament or New Testament, then Near Eastern might help. Once you have your Ph. D., you start building a resume through publication or working at another university. Good luck-

Question: What major is required if I want to become an Information Analyst working for the government? I'm currently attending Temple University, majoring in biochem but I want to change my major to become an Information Analyst. Any suggestions to what major is best fit for this job?

Answer: It would require a degree which involved some experience in statistics. If you are in biochem, then I assume you have some foundation in biostatistics (Cox models, time-to-event, etc.). At any rate, you should strongly consider either majoring in Statistics or getting a minor in Statistics with a major in Information Science or perhaps Economics.

Question: What to major in to become a criminal investigator? I know my school has a criminal justice major, but I don't want to limit my job opportunities later in life by picking that major. Would it be okay to major in psychology or sociology and minor in criminal justice?

Answer: Yes. BTW most federal agencies, or other agencies that require a degree do not care what your major was. Both of these, as well as numerous other degrees, will benefit you in a law enforcement career. I would suggest SOME criminal justice classes and maybe a minor in criminal justice, especially courses like Constitutional Law.

Question: What should i major in to become a physical therapist? I know that you have to go to graduate school to become a physical therapist but which major/majors should i take in undergrad college? Im guessing biology but that's one of my least favorite so if their's any other pre-pt majors i can take besides biology would be great! But i'll major biology in college if i HAVE too. P.s should i take ap bio my senior year in hs?

Answer: You can major in whatever you want as long as you have the proper pre-reqs for PT school. When you look at colleges they will have "pre-professional" programs, but they aren't majors. When you are assigned an adviser (same as what a counselor does in high school) you will tell them you want to go to PT school and they will be sure you have the proper classes along with whatever major you choose. For example, if you're interested in music you can major in that you just do your prerequisite classes too. I think the most popular major for pre-PT students is kinesiology, most just pick the most popular major (I think choosing a fun major makes you stand out though). Biology is another fairly popular one. http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=208

Question: What second major should I do to compliment a History degree? I am looking to go back to college to get a History bachelors degree. As my school of choice also requires either a minor or second major, I am looking for a major that will compliment my History degree. Should I double major in History & Political Science, History & Geography, or something else?

Answer: Geography, Political Science, Education, Economics, English, IR, any language, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology...depends what you want to do with it after

Question: What is a good double major for a journalist a major to have? I am going to major in journalism/media studies this fall. My ultimate life goal is to be a magazine editor. It is highly recommended for journalism majors to double major, or at least hold a minor. What type of major should I double in? Any idea? Thanks!

Answer: I minored in English and that helped with my storytelling. Other majors or minors to consider are marketing, political science, leadership, graphic design or business. These will help you with the other elements of journalism. Of course you should also think about the type of magazine editor you want to be. Women's magazine? Try a minor or double major in women's studies. Fashion magazine? Try one in fashion design or merchandising. You might also think about dual majoring in two different types of media such as print and Web, print and television or print and radio. A lot of students earn their undergrad in journalism then go on to law school or earn a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) - just some other options.

Question: What should I major in if I want to apply to Law school and Medical school? My situation is that I want to take prerequisite courses that are needed to apply to medical school but at the same time I want to take courses that will help me out with applying to law school. I want to be certified as a teacher when I graduate but my college says I need to have a major in something and then take the required education courses as a minor. What major can I choose that will allow me to do what I mentioned above? I was thinking of majoring in psychology, sociology, neuroscience or physics. Should I double major to fix this problem? Please help, serious only please. Thank you!

Answer: Ehh, some ok answers but nothing great so I guess I have to throw in my 2 cents in an attempt to "clear things up." First, you can major in anything for law and med schools. Neither "require" any particular major. For law school, pick whatever interests you the most and you can get the best grades in. Doesn't matter if it's science. There are all kinds of lawyers out there. Getting a BS qualifies you to get a job as an intellectual property lawyer. IP law is one of the "hot" law fields right now, but IP firms normally won't hire you unless you have, at a minimum, a BS in something math or science related. The patent bar requires a BS as well I believe. For med, there are a list of required courses you need to take before you can apply. Most are science, but not all. If you can take those classes without being a science major, great. However, many colleges are so full, they give priority (or restrict the classes) to kids who are science majors. So, depending on your school, you may be forced to pick a science major. Out of what you listed, only neuroscience is a major that's sure to qualify at any school. Psychology can be a BS, but it's only a BA at many schools. That might not qualify you to get into the required science courses at some schools. I know it wouldn't at my school. In terms of what's easiest (getting the best chance at good grades), psychology and sociology are the easiest that you've listed. By far. Law schools and med schools know that though, so you better have really high grades or else it looks really bad.

Question: What to double major in or minor with business? Hey! I am majoring in business right now but have been told its good to double major in a computer major, but my question is what computer major or minor goes good with a business degree? Is it computer science or something else? I am not sure what each degree in computers has to offer or go with my business degree. Can anyone help?

Answer: Management Information Systems, or major in Finance or Accounting-those are marketable business degrees.

Question: What college major do I need to enroll in to be a comic book writer? I want to write for a comic book company. I was wondering what are some good schools that offer creative writing as a major. Is creative writing the correct college major? Is there another major I need to do? If so what is it.

Answer: I'd say English or Journalism Major at NYU or somewhere in Manhattan, it's close to the offices of DC and Marvel (and MAD which is still entirely freelanced). And there's probably a lot of room in the journalism department lately.