Hello all.
I am 17 and just graduated high school and am about to graduate with my Associates of Arts degree in three weeks…
I have been interested in getting a double degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
But more recently, I have been looking into having a 3rd major, getting me a triple degree.
The major I am interested in doing this is computer science, or something else in the computer field.
What are some other computer majors that I could possibly major in to stand out from the crowd?
Also, in about how long would it take me to achieve these 3 majors if I plan on taking a full course load every semester (18 credits)?
Thank you very much for your help. I really appreciate it.
Short answer: no.
Unless you can think of a job which might require professional credentials in all three fields, fulfilling the course requirements for three different majors sounds like a quick route to a stroke.
Don’t misunderstand: you should study absolutely everything that interests you! A broadly curious mind is one of the few reliable indicators of a happy, satisfying life. And absolutely everyone who aspires to higher education should know some physics, some art history, some statistics, be able to read a train schedule in a foreign language, know how and why a spectrophotometer works, and be able to recognize the difference between Haydn and Debussy within two bars.
But fulfilling the major requirements in three such disparate fields? Why? I don’t think it will impress anyone, and may just look indecisive.
Absolutely agree with above poster ^^^^.
@ProfessorD @Gumbymom Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my question! I really appreciate it. 
I completely agree with what you’ve said about knowing the information for higher education. I speak 3 languages, learning a 4th, and and have taken all honors courses at my college including physics and statistics, passing all with A’s.
May I ask how this may look indecisive? I am curious. From my point of view, I do not understand why it would look indecisive, but I would love to hear what you have to say about the subject. I am interested in looking the best i can in my resume. But that is not the reason I wanted to take the challenge in competing 3 majors. I love to learn and challenge myself, and because I have accelerated my college career in high school, I believe I am capable in taking this hard task.
But if taking 3 majors will potentially look bad, I will not take it and spend not only time, but money in completing something that will hurt me instead of helping me.
Again, thank you very much!!!
“May I ask how this may look indecisive?”
College is, for good or ill, a process of professionalization as well as education. Even the most traditional of liberal arts colleges, modeled on the classical educational scheme of broad education in many disciplines, generally expect a student to have some aim in mind, some goal or idea of what to do with that education. Employers also may look askance at a candidate who seems to have not settled on at least an idea of their chosen field. If I’m hiring an engineer for my widget factory, am I going to hire a student who clearly majored in engineering because they loved it, or one who has engineering skills but also splits their time and attention with a physical therapy practice, an independent game development studio, and a horticulture lab?
Again, please understand that broad interests are good! An engineer who understands psychology and anticipates user functionality is better than a pure mechanically-minded engineer! Complimentary skills are good for you, good for your career, and good for everyone you will ever meet and influence. But a “major” is a declaration of professional interest and expertise.
There is this idea that people need to “brand themselves” into a specific niche. Some people are multi-potentialed, and I don’t think that “looks bad.” There are negatives to three majors, however: it can keep you from taking electives in any other fields, or from having time for ECs, internships, individual research or mentoring from a professor, etc. And, you’ve already noted that it may cost you tuition money if you can’t graduate in four years.
The junior and senior level classes of any major are the hardest and most time consuming - if you’ve only done a few entry level classes in each field, you may not know how hard a triple major would be.
Consider using your elective classes and the opportunity to minor to fill out your interests around a single major, so that you have time to take advantage of the non-classroom opportunities your university has to offer. Also, look at lower cost ways to get the training you are interested in. (For example, an extension class in computer forensics rather than a full-tuition college course in computer science might fit in with your interests in criminal justice.)
No. I don’t think it’s impressive and I don’t think it will make it any easier to get a job. It might cost more and take longer.
@TempeMom thank you for your opinion. i appreciate it