Other things to keep in mind plan for a double major program early. Harvardeducated philosopher who recently coauthored the book all. Engineering is often seen as having a different knowledge base than science layton 1971, vincenti 1990, and warrants dedicated study apart from science. College of engineering students have the ability to earn two b. Indeed, my most recent book, how to be a high school superstar, can. And yet not many students are able to complete a double major during their time in college. Through special agreements, some courses can count for both degrees, allowing students to complete two majors within four years and be more marketable graduates on the global job market. Double majors chemical engineering advising carnegie. As with the double major, the key difference is one of integration. Many interviewers will skim the academic record of applicants, caring a lot about gpa and very little about everything else.
Double majors in engineering college of engineering. Another option for students who want to pursue more than just music is the double major. So my advice would be to do a double major in philosophy and math, and then do masters in economics. Double major california state university, northridge. By pursuing this track, students can either complete a dual degree program or the requirements for a double major, depending on the fields theyve chosen to work in. There are many important issues in the philosophy of engineering including epistemology, ethics, metaphysics and the philosophy of language. If you want to make a ton of money and work until your eyes bleed by breaking into a top financial position then you need to double major in math and finance while minoring in philosophy. College of architecture, arts and humanities double. For instance, two majors in chemical engineering and art history will result in a double major at these schools, while two majors in business and economics will be a dual major. Take applied math courses as electives if you want to learn stuff that will be directly applied to your engineering classes. Philosophy relies on those double majors guest post by. If half of those double majors choose to list philosophy as their first major, then 40% of. Getting a bme degree requires a double major at this time because it is not a standalone degree.
Theres no shortage of ways to challenge yourself at boston university. Students may complete a traditional degree, an interdisciplinary degree, a joint degree, or a doublemajor. The number of undergraduates majoring in philosophy at uc berkeley has. Our department offers both undergraduate major, double major, minor and graduate masters degrees. A double major in philosophy and computer science will provide students with a sound, logical thought process that can be applied to business operations, product. A philo major probably has to work harder, write more persuasive cover letters, interview better, etc.
Beginning philosophy offers students and general readers a uniquely straightforward yet challenging introduction to fundamental philosophical problems. Those who earn a double major in philosophy and political science are uniquely qualified to produce written materials about political and philosophical issues, including books and articles. However, i really dont think being a double major helps you as much in the application process as most people would like to think. Religious studies at the university of arizona collaborates with other units to make it easier for students to graduate with double majors andor dual degrees. Getting a major in econ or whatevercs or ee, compe, etc if you want to pursue a development type job would not be very beneficial. Engineering is the creative application of science and mathematics to design solutions for global challenges. In all, 24,542 students earned a philosophy major, of which 5,015 20. At a minimum, then, 20% of philosophy majors are double majors. Students majoring in chemistry or physics may pursue either the b. Given this, we recommend students complete a double majordual degree to gain a better position in employment. The philosophy club at uc davis is a great way for undergraduate majors to make connections with people who have similar interests. Boston university majors offered by school and college. What do you think of a mathematics and philosophy double.
A double degree program, sometimes called a dual degree, combined degree, conjoint degree, joint degree or double graduation program, involves a students working for two university degrees in paralleleither at the same institution or at different institutions sometimes in different countriesand completing them in less time than it would have taken to earn them separately. I havent seen much success with it outside of that. Chemical engineering is considered a part of the chemistry department so any double major involving chemical engineering require a different application form. The course requirements for the double major are more flexible than they are for the single major. My philosophy journey started in the military, went overseas and landed in the usa in the form of a doctoral focus on public policy and applied ethics. Learn what a double major and how to decide if a dual major is right for. Biology is such a wide field, you almost have to start interning at places, helping researching, or finding a more specific thing to help tailor your resume from biology. According to them the two subjects go hand in hand pretty well actually becasue of the excessive emphasis on concepts and ideas you encounter in both subjects. Major work in one department can, if there is a generic relationship, serve as the outside field in the second major, and vice versa. Also, undergraduate economics is a bit of a joke and compared to philosophy you wont find it analytically rewarding, and as other people have said it isnt really practically useful in the workforce. Our mission is to advance our discipline by producing innovative research, teaching, and service. A student may obtain a double major by meeting all requirements in two departments. I did a double degree in mechanical engineering and philosophy. Im assuming calc, ordinary differential equations, and linear algebra are required.
Im minoring in philosophy i would double major if my school allowed it and i found that a lot of the things you learn in cs and philosophy courses overlap, which helped me understand the material more thoroughly. From building the worlds largest structures to its smallest electronic devices, from moving people across the globe to sustaining their local environment, engineering affects every aspect of our lives. This is a great opportunity for students to earn a music degree in four years, while studying another interest. But hey, if the school wants to call it a double major, and grant you 2 degrees in return for just taking 12 extra courses, its a pretty sweet deal. Each of these schools offers degrees in their courses of study, as well as minors andor concentrations, and teach thousands of classes open to any student no matter their course of study or departmental affiliation. But things and ideas are not disjunct in this world, and their synthesis is certainly essential in engineering design. A double major, sometimes called dual major, is a student who completes two sets of degree. Please consult with an advisor in both programs if seeking a double major or double degree. At these institutions, a double major consists of two majors in completely different areas of study while dual majors are two majors in two similar areas of study. Students can study philosophy or religious studies, plus another program like history, economics, chemical engineering, mathematics, and more. For the love of wisdom, philosophy majors grow in number. Considering a double major in math and engineering. They were also more favorable when seeking employment and graduate programs.
Before i dive into the reasons to double major, let me briefly touch upon the 2 majors i think every college student should pursue. I was a double major neuroscience and psych and triple minor math, chem, and theatre. Philosophers ask big questions, critically explore a vast range of topics, and call into question many of our established assumptions. Obtaining a double major can still be useful and beneficial. While some academic administrators believe that the trend reflects resumebuilding during a difficult job market, some students are showing foresight by preparing for multidisciplinary careers. If you like them equally, go with the double major. There are pros and cons to signing up for any kind of double major.
But it depends on which you like more and which youre better at. As a doublemajor in computer science and philosophy, im struck every day by how my work reflects what ive been learning, both directly and indirectly. A double major might sound appealing if you have an interest in more. I came across some old philosophy books in my study this morning and it got. Students double majoring in engineering and natural sciences earned an average salary of. Philosophy major valuable for virtually any career uc davis. For centuries, great wits and thinkers have poked fun at the paradoxes and practicality of philosophy. The university of pittsburgh is among the nations most distinguished comprehensive universities, with a wide variety of highquality programs in both the arts and sciences and professional fields. You can still acquire a double major easily and graduate within four years and pursue an ms at that time. Byrne earned a bachelors degree from dartmouth university, with a double major in philosophy and asian studies.
If half of those double majors choose to list philosophy as their first major, then 40% of philosophy majors in the u. For example, a double major in mechanical and electrical engineering, or a double major in physics and electrical engineering, etc. Beginning philosophy paperback richard double oxford. Philosophy trains students in basic, portable skills such as thinking independently and creatively, analyzing and constructing arguments, communicating clearly and persuasively, and considering multiple viewpoints. Students who double major must complete a minimum of 160 credits and fulfill the requirements for each of the degree programs. I believe that a double major in mathematics and philosophy provides both a breadth and depth of knowledge unmatched by virtually any other education possibilities. Double majors and dual degrees department of religious. For the single major, 3 out of the 44 required units can come from outside of the philosophy curriculum, but for the double major, you can count 9 outside units. Double major in computer science and philosophy or no. Philosophy seems so dead outside of academics if you want to be a professor of sorts, this seems to be useful. If the resulting program looks feasible to you and your advisor, begin it.
I left college to earn more money and ended up working as a materials scientist, and eventually went to put in 10 years in a new pulp and paper mill, and many years afterward as a consultant to pulp and paper mills all over. At many colleges, students can double major within the music school or between the music school and another department. When you minor in a subject, the department you are minoring in aims to give you breadth in the subject. This summer, i started my first engineering internship at percolate, tasked with building the mobile automation framework for our ios and android apps. Now, if you are talking about construction meaning buildings and structures, then here is my suggestion, keep study mechanical engineering, but take enrichment classes concerning structures, finite element. But for a growing number of students at the university of california, berkeley, philosophy is not only a passion, but a smart career move. For example, an engineering cs major who obtains a bs can obtain a ba in mathematics. A student with a double major in biology and philosophy was awarded a twoyear fellowship in bioethics by the national institutes of health.
Should i double major in engineering and philosophy or. Fear to be different is the driving force pushing students away from the doing less philosophy. Consider combining your philosophy major with another major. Finance major or mathematicsphilosophy double major. In this book, the author explores how the concerns of philosophers are relevant to engineering thought and practice in negotiating tradeoffs, in diagnosing failure, in. Readily accessible to novices yet rich enough for more experienced readers, it combines serious investigation across a wide range of subjects in analytic philosophy with a clear, userfriendly writing style. The idea of having a double major is very appealing. For me, id choose a philosophy major with the math minor because i dont like math. I also love reading and writing which you dont get enough of in cs. For the love of wisdom, philosophy majors grow in number at uc. The procedures to follow if you are interested depend on your college. Im a philosophy major at cal poly, slo, and i know 2 people who are computer science majors that are minoring in philosophy.
Because two sets of college requirements are involved, the dual degree option involves even more careful planning than a simple double major. Engineering and public policy about 510% of our students typically double major in epp. Of course, having skills like fluency in a foreign language or programming always helps, but it seems to me an employer will expect you to have more to. The upshot is that these double majors are really only double majors in name only, as you only have to take maybe 1 or 2 extra classes beyond what a regular single major in engineering would do.
A degree in philosophy is not a degree in electrical engineering. But hey, if the school wants to call it a doublemajor, and grant you 2 degrees in return for just taking 12 extra courses, its a pretty sweet deal. The clubs facebook page keeps members up to date on conferences, campus talks and news stories that center on philosophy professors mentor female students in the major through undergraduate philosophically oriented women upow. The upshot is that these doublemajors are really only doublemajors in name only, as you only have to take maybe 1 or 2 extra classes beyond what a regular single major in engineering would do.
Furthermore, a double major in mathematics and philosophy is an excellent education to pursue artificial intelligence and predictive modeling which will be two exceptionally fast. Biomedical engineering about 14 of our students double major in bme. Students who pursued double major or dual degree have reported a better educational experience than those who completed a single majordegree. Then, i swerved to liberal arts and took a doublemajor in english literature and philosophy.
The philosophy major requirements are deliberately modestonly 30 credits totalso as to encourage such pairing of philosophy with other studies. Over 200 majors, minors and combineddegree programs. The most popular double majors with chemical engineering are. What you need to do is look at the requirements for each major and determine which classes you would need to take at what points in time in order to finish both.