<p>I am a senior in high school, and I'm trying to sort out what i want to major and minor in. I'm really into math and science. Also, this summer I attended the Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi, part of the Summer College for High School Students. I took two courses in Public Speaking and Political Science. This really sparked my interest in politics and government. So, I definitely want to major in chemical engineering, but i want a career that involves math, science, and politics. I would really like to work for a government agency like the Environmental Protection Agency, Missile Defense Agency, or the U.S. Department of Energy. So, Would it be feesible for me to double major in chemical engineering and political science/public policy with a minor in math? I would love to do that double major, but I know the courseload would be horrendous.</p>
<p>If you want to work for a government agency as a chemical engineer, you don’t need an additional background in political science. It would take an extra two years too. You could get a masters degree in that time.</p>
<p>I’m actually in a similar boat; I like math and science so I’m going into Mechanical Engineering but political science/government/public policy is something I really want to study as well. As of now I’m probably thinking of minoring in political science to go with MechE. </p>
<p>I wonder what sorts of career paths combine engineering and public policy?</p>
<p>@ mdnijpn</p>
<p>I would say something like those regulatory agencies like the government has like the FDA (just one off the top of my head)</p>
<p>A double major in engineering, or other quantitative based study, will be viewed by employers as not a true major in either. </p>
<p>It will be viewed as a HS or mother root-for mindset.</p>
<p>So would it be better to major in chemical engineering with a minor in political science?</p>
<p>you don’t NEED to minor in political science or anything for that matter. you could just major in chemical engineering and take other classes that you’re interested in, like debate, public policy, etc. having a minor is just another title; it doesn’t really mean anything.</p>