<p>But I also want to minor in french... does any one think this is too much??
But my question is...
I want to narrow down my major.. because Im not interested in English composition...Im interested in literature in writing. And for psych Im interested in all areas...but mostly abnormal psychology...are these possible majors that I can maybe propose to the dean of my college or whoever is in charge of this??</p>
<p>Gaamina, English and psych majors generally have pretty loose requirements, so it’s not hard to emphasize those parts of the field that particularly fascinate you. If you’re a strong student, get into the distinguished majors or honors programs, and do a thesis or independent study program with a faculty supervisor in your areas of interest. Once you declare a major, you should be given a faculty advisor in that department, who will be able to help you coordinate your interests with the particular offerings and requirements at your school. There’s no need to go to the dean of the college.</p>
<p>The ease of double or triple majoring varies from school to school, so it’s hard to give you advice without knowing where you are enrolled.</p>
<p>I’m not sure what you mean when you write that you’re “not interested in English composition.” Normally, basic writing courses are not part of an English major; the major-level courses typically focus on the reading and analysis of literary texts. However, developing strong expository writing skills is something you should take very seriously. It’s a, or even the, main transferable skill you will get from majoring in English. Look for courses that ask you to do a lot of writing. Find out from fellow students which faculty members give useful comments on papers, and sign up for their classes.</p>
<p>I would keep one of those as a major and the other as a minor, and try to learn French on the side. If you have even a minor in English, it will show you have good writing skills, critical thinking skills, being able to analyze, compose. A minor or major in psychology will show, hopefully, you have some research ability, some basic understanding of how humans think. I don’t think you can quantify those skills without showing a diploma as easily as you can a language. </p>
<p>Think about it from the perspective of an employer or a graduate school. You can tell them that you studied French in your free time. Try to take a class here and there, maybe use Rosetta Stone, join the French club. It’s certainly no less credible than a minor in it if you can take the classes and learn it. Knowing a language is useful regardless of weather or not you have a degree. It’s quantifiable in other ways, usually. I know many languages have exams you can take to show levels in proficiency. </p>
<p>So that’s my two cents. Pick the one you like best, use the other as a minor. Learn French on the side.</p>
<p>LOL, I was just thinking about doing this today. I’m an English Major right now and I was thinking about what I want as my 2nd major since its almost the end of my first year.</p>