Minor of Pyschology?

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<p>Hello. For a while (mainly from 7th grade - 11th grade), I was sure I wanted to head into college with psychology as my major. However, as a rising senior, my experience in high school has for several reasons convinced me that I should plan on going into either applied math or some type of engineering. I suppose I have a few questions.</p>

<p>Can someone please suggest whether it would be more beneficial to have a major in math or a major in engineering? Whether this depends on chances of getting in, graduate school, career choice, etc. I'm female, by the way.</p>

<p>Also, I've had both structural and electrical engineering suggested to me. I figure I'll have a better idea after this year, since I'll be taking AP Computer Science, as well as multivariable calculus.</p>

<p>Any ideas for what a good type of engineering would be for someone strong in math?</p>

<p>Now onto the real question, would psychology be a good minor for an engineering major, or would math be better? I spoke to my AP psych teacher recently, since her husband is a human factors psychologist/ engineer, so of course she told me it would be a good plan, and I believe her, but I also want to hear a variety of opinions. </p>

<p>Sorry this is all over the place, and thank you for your help.</p>

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<p>when i was in first year I did consider the psychology minor, but its more of an interest than anything else. But I just later changed my decision and went off to a biomedical engineering minor (I wouldn’t say that was a choice either).</p>

<p>The minor may not give you any career advantage in the start but if you are interested, why not? I am glad my university requires me to take those liberal arts courses (namely psychology and sociology) because it is a very good break from the intense engineering courses.</p>

<p>As for what type of engineering… my opinion is that all engineering discipline is math intensive and you usually have your whole first year to choose, so just do the courses and see what you like.</p>

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<p>All engineering majors are good for someone strong in math. </p>

<p>Human factors work involves psychology plus engineering/computer science. Lots of online social networking involves both as well. I think it will continue to be a growing area with interesting jobs that are harder to outsource to other countries. So, if you are interested, I would suggest CS + psych as a good combination.</p>