<p>I'm currently a first semester transfer student with 40 hours currently in addition to the 15 hours I am taking this semester. I'm a RTF student and since my main focus is visual effects and animation I figured some technical knowledge of visualization would be great. Because of this I've been seriously considering double majoring in RTF and Computer Science (either the BA or new BSA option). </p>
<p>Before I decided I wanted to major in RTF I wanted to major in Computer Science so I took AP computer science in high school. Back then I was a lazy senior and didn't get anything about the subject. However I am now in a computer science course (CS 302) and I really love the subject. Everything just comes clear to me and the more I research the computer science curriculum the more interested I become. I know plenty of students double major in RTF/CS so it's not impossible. </p>
<p>The main issues I am having though is wondering if I will graduate in time and if I don't would it really be worth the extra money I would have to pay? I'm already getting in a pretty good amount of debt and as much as it pains me to say it RTF isn't as safe of a degree as something like business or computer science. Plus I know UT is well known for their CS program and even a BA/BSA degree would have it's benefits in the job market. Even if it does take me an additional year it might be worth the cost.</p>
<p>Any thoughts? I believe I have to have 30 hours in residence to even declare anything first so I know I have some time. </p>
<p>Also if it helps on in pretty good shape when it comes to my RTF degree. My core is pretty much complete aside from a UGS course and a second geology course. For RTF I need my foreign language requirement (might just take it off-campus) and electives (which if I double major I should be able to take care of that). Aside from that I really just need upper-division RTF courses.</p>