What can I DO with this degree?

College Majors
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<p>Is there any market for a double major in math and polisci?</p>

<p>I realize that a math and economics combination would probably be more practical, however the Chairs of the math and polisci department at my Uni are working together on a research project that involves spatial modeling of rational choice theory, which I have been invited to be a part of. This is a really amazing chance for me (I’ll be one of only 3 undergrads working with them) and a “guaranteed publishing opportunity.” However, I’d need to double in math and polisci instead of math and econ (although I’ll have about 3/4ths of the classes needed for an econ degree by my senior year). I’m wondering, though – is there anything I can do with this sort of degree in the “real world”? I realize it’s a pretty random combination. What careers would value that kind of coursework?</p>

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<p>Anyone?<br>
-glances about nervously-</p>

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<p>Usually, your coursework in college does not correlate exactly to what you’ll be doing. Largely, this is because a huge part of college is the academics, and the most natural path for someone into that stuff might be to remain in academia. Most don’t do this, so college is more of a time to experience different fields and get fairly trained in certain lines of thinking. </p>

<p>So all this said, you are set up very well to apply to law school. Political science is a very common major for law, and math majors tend to ace the LSAT, a hugely important factor in determining admissions outcomes. </p>

<p>If you want your work in school to correlate a little better with exactly what you do as a career, consider academia or some engineering fields, where even if the correlation isn’t exceptionally high, it’s something.</p>

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<p>[Can</a> math and science help solve crimes? / UCLA Newsroom](<a href=“http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/can-math-and-science-help-solve-153986.aspx]Can”>Newsroom | UCLA)</p>

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<p>Charley Eppes is where it’s at my friends.</p>

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<p>^ Hehe, I wish. Seriously, though, I do not want to go into law or criminal justice. Maybe actuarial science, research/analysis, or DIA/CIA. I just don’t know if I’ve picked the right majors for that…</p>

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<p>Look into the NSA (National Security Agency). I’m applying for their math major scholarship in sophomore year (and probably the summer internship freshman year), and i’m considering going into Cryptology with a math major. It looks sooooo exciting!!</p>