<p>is it possible? i sense that it would be very difficult...</p>
<p>Probably not a good idea.</p>
<p>I graduated with majors in Spanish and Poly Science: Int’l relations. I am going to start coursework next semester and I am practically starting from scratch (according to my advisor).
If you do, your best bet would be to get a B.S. in something as opposed to a B.A. It will allow you to take more science courses. But, overall I think it is a bad idea that would put you in school for at least 6 years for an undergrad.</p>
<p>Possible to do it but usually not the best course, particularly if you want to graduate in four years. Reality is that the requirements for graduating in engineering usually make it very difficult to major in a different program, e.g., you will be filling your schedule with required math, science and engineering courses and then adding what is needed to meet gen ed requirements when you can and with engineering that is a full load every semester without attempting some other major.</p>
<p>Take a look at UMich. They have several dual degree programs between College of Engineering and the Ross School of Business, School of Music Theatre and Dance and Literature, Science and Arts. It can take a semester or 2 longer to complete, but it can be done. My son is currently a freshman doing a dual degree. Each degree is approx. 124 credits, but with AP credits going in and the cross over of courses that will apply to both degrees, he will have 52 credits at the end of his first semester, so it is not as daunting as it might sound. Here is a link to look at.</p>
<p>[Dual</a> and Combined Degree Programs](<a href=“http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/cheme/ugoffice/dualdeg.html]Dual”>http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/cheme/ugoffice/dualdeg.html) </p>
<p>Combined Degree Programs</p>
<p>You can also pursue simultaneous Bachelor’s Degrees from the College of Engineering and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. General requirements for a combined degree with LSA are described fully in the CoE Bulletin under Combined Degree Requirements.</p>
<p>Well here is a question for you: Why would you want this dual-degree? What purpose will it serve you?</p>
<p>If you can’t easily answer that question, then chances are there isn’t really a point in pursuing it.</p>
<p>I love Philosophy and Spanish, but I want to be an engineer. I would to like “equal standing” in both subjects (engineering and one of those SS’s) and I would be willing to do an extra semester, but…</p>
<p>Depends on your school–some won’t allow double majors with engineering.</p>
<p>Is it doable? </p>
<p>Yes. You will either have to cram extra classes (Foreign language) and take a semester or two longer to graduate.</p>
<p>Is it worthwhile?</p>
<p>From a recruiting standpoint unless it’s a foreign language or business skills, it probably won’t help. You’ll be hired to think as an engineer.</p>
<p>Should you do it?</p>
<p>If you love the subjects–I don’t see why not.</p>
<p>I would go for it. I’m doing CS and Physics and wouldn’t have it any other way. While it would be great if my job eventually involved physics, I’m gunning to do software, and the physics is really just for my own personal enrichment. I feel like doing it really added value to my undergraduate experience.</p>
<p>I have had to cram classes, and I’ll have been in for 9 semesters when I graduate (one more than usual, but then again I didn’t have any AP credit…), but other than that… all there is to it is to do it.</p>