<p>Hi, currently a first year mechanical engineering student thinking of double majoring with math or econ, but my concern is that will I be able to graduate in 4 years if I do so? I really want to finish in 4 years and then go to graduate school, so if double majoring will extend my undergraduate studies, I may choose not to.</p>
<p>You will but you’ll have to take a heavy course load (4-5 per quarter) and/or probably summer classes.
Check out the reqs:
ME:
<a href=“http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/sites/oec-vmwebdev01.ucsd.edu.mae/files/mae/pdf/corecoursesoutline.pdf[/url]”>http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/sites/oec-vmwebdev01.ucsd.edu.mae/files/mae/pdf/corecoursesoutline.pdf</a>
Econ:
<a href=“http://economics.ucsd.edu/ugrad/ugradPDFs/econmajor_requirements_frospostF07_xferpostF09.pdf[/url]”>http://economics.ucsd.edu/ugrad/ugradPDFs/econmajor_requirements_frospostF07_xferpostF09.pdf</a>
(Pure) Math:
[UCSD</a> Mathematics : Undergraduate Program](<a href=“http://math.ucsd.edu/programs/undergraduate/ba_pure_mathematics.php]UCSD”>http://math.ucsd.edu/programs/undergraduate/ba_pure_mathematics.php)</p>
<p>The 20 series overlaps for all of them and I’m pretty sure you can petition out of taking the lower div econ classes (or just take them for a gpa boost). Plan it out and see if it’s something you’d want to do. And don’t forget about your college GE reqs!</p>
<p>It’s possible, but I would say you won’t be able to do it. Engineering coursework is hard enough, especially when you begin taking 3-4 engineering courses a quarter. Finishing your engineering degree under 4 years is an accomplishment in itself. If you have free time, spend it working on extracurricular labs, internships, or just have some fun.</p>
<p>Just curious, what do you plan to do by putting math or econ with your engineering degree?</p>
<p>If you’re interested in math or econ, you can still take the classes for fun or add a minor. It’d at least be less of a course requirement!</p>