<p>So I am going into ChemE next year, but also wanted to double major with Chemistry. The question is, is there any point? Here's why I want to do it: I know the basic explanation of ChemE is that the Chemists make the chemicals and the ChemEs mass produce them. I do, however, want to be able to make the chemicals and know the principles behind their production. </p>
<p>Ultimately I want to be a part of the push towards Environmental Sustainability and Protection for the future. So would there be a point to double majoring in Chem or would it be better to maybe just minor.</p>
<p>Thanks for any help! Ask more questions too if you want anything cleared up, because I don't think I gave a very good explanation above.</p>
<p>We do seem to have a lot in common; I’m thinking of double majoring with chemE and chemistry also. </p>
<p>I don’t really have any answers for your questions, but I do know that chemE and chemistry is a popular double major combo (in addition to physics and math).</p>
<p>^Ya, I noticed the same thing with both of your comments. I have seen the ChemE and Chemistry combo a lot… so that’s why I’m thinking that it could be useful, but I don’t really know.</p>
<p>I’m actually really interested in this, too. I have been looking into a double major, but when I made a four-year schedule; I feel like I might overload myself with all the engineering classes and extra chemistry labs I’ll have to take.
I’m not sure if it’s worth it to put the extra pressure on myself for the next three years, even though I really like chemistry. (I haven’t taken Organic Chemistry yet, though, and I wanted to decide on the double major after that…)</p>
<p>A Chem minor would be pretty easy to get with a ChemE. But an applied math degree might be an easier double major to pick up. The problem with a full Chem degree is that you need to take courses that would make you a full pro in Chem in addition to your ChemE classes… and that will take a lot of effort and probably too much to attempt in 4 years. With 5 your could do it. Remember, there are lots of labs in Chem which you don’t have in ChemE or math for that matter. And labs take a lot of time.</p>
<p>^I can definitely see that. I was looking into an applied mathematics degree also instead of a Chem degree. I do have enough AP credits to basically take care of my first year, but I think it could get overbearing with the labs and such to be doing both ChemE and Chemistry. I’m just not sure. I want to go to graduate school also afterward.</p>
<p>I see no point in the double major other than to fullfil some morbid curiosity. ChemEs can get the same jobs as chem majors, the reverse isn’t as easily true.</p>
<p>My advice; single major. If you want to learn more about chemical synthesis take an extra course or two or do some work for a prof. However, if you want to get into engineering we (hiring managers) will wonder why you bothered with the hard science.</p>