<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I was wondering if I could get a bachelor's in Computer Science at MIT without having to do a lot of Physics and Engineering work.
For example, Cornell has a program like this (B.A. Computer Science).</p>
<p>I just dislike Physics/Engineering and would not want to subject myself to torture and be expected to torture myself in an engineering job if you know what I mean.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>PS: I am a transfer student.</p>
<p>There is an applied math major with computer science, 18C I think. I forget what it’s called.</p>
<p>It’s good for people that are interested in comp. sci. that don’t want to do electrical engineering.</p>
<p>There is the general institute requirements which means you need to take two physics classes to graduate, this probably applies to transfers as well.</p>
<p>([MIT</a> Admissions: General Institute Requirements](<a href=“http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/learning/general_institute_requirements/index.shtml]MIT”>General Institute Requirements | MIT Admissions))</p>
<p>You have to take mechanics and E&M, but I think probably all schools have a requirement like that for a comp. sci degree.</p>
<p>You used to be able to place out with a 5, at least for mechanics. I don’t know if you still can.</p>
<p>Minor point: MIT actually does not award any BA’s – all MIT bachelors are bachelor’s of science degrees.</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses all.</p>
<p>I guess MIT is not for me, as I don’t enjoy mathematics or engineering too much.
I am more of a psychology/computer science guy, so Cornell looks like a better choice for me with their cognitive science electives (of course I still need to submit an application).</p>