I have to go in for an advising meeting tomorrow to basically confirm the classes I’ll be taking in the spring, however, I am undecided for my major. I was told by my advising office that it would be a good idea to declare a major in my meeting tomorrow because I can always change it later and at least then I can get advising from that particular major. However, I am conflicted on what I want to do. I was leaning towards declaring an Econ major, but as far as classes go, I only have 2 more gen-eds to finish and that leaves 3 open spots for classes. I was thinking of taking stats because I think it would be useful in many majors, but I’m not sure what else because I’m not sure if econ is really for me.
Look up the frosh/soph level courses needed for all of the possible majors you are considering. Choose your courses so that you will work toward all of them and not be “behind schedule” for any of them, so that you will not have to “catch up” and possibly delay graduation.
For example, for economics, you will typically need introductory economics, calculus, and statistics, so including one or more of these courses in your schedule will help you work toward the economics major. If you are also interested in other social studies majors that require the same statistics course, then taking that is certainly helpful to work toward all of those majors. Of course, taking the introductory courses for those majors (e.g. political science, sociology, etc.) can help you decide on a major.
If you are considering econ then I would definitely take at least one upper level econ class (assuming you have taken the intro level classes – if not take them) to get a better sense of the subject. If you are thinking another major then take a class in that discipline as well. And I agree that statistics would be good for many majors.
Have you taken Macro and Microeconomics? If not, take those. They are good all purpose classes no matter what you major in. Also take some kind of Math (Stats or Calculus if you haven’t done that.).
@bopper I’m taking macro and calc 2 now and planning on taking micro and stats next semester! thank you
Consider filling the rest of your schedules with introductory courses or prerequisites for other majors you are considering, so that you can gauge your interest in each major and not be “behind” on any of them. Some of these may also fulfill general education requirements.