What can I major in if I like Mathematics but don't want to major in Mathematics?

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<p>I enjoy Mathematics very much. I want to major in something mathematics related, but not Mathematics. Last semester I took Calculus II and I loved it. This semester I took Calculus III and Logic and Proof; I loved Calculus; I am close to hating Logic and Proof.</p>

<p>I like solving problems; I do not like writing proofs. I am sure Mathematics is not the right major for me, but I still want to learn as much problem -solving / calculational mathematics as I can. I want to use algebra, trigonometry, and calculus, and ever more that I may not know about yet, but I really really really don't want to ever see a proof again. What majors would you suggest? A few I have considered are Physics, Chemistry, or something Engineering related. I know for sure I do not want to do computer science.</p>

<p>I am most interested in Physics, and by that, I mean leaning more about it. I have no had a Physics course, but in Calculus we obviously deal with some Physics problems, especially when learning about vectors. I took a Chemistry course my Freshman year, and I loved it. I wouldn't mind doing Chemistry, but most of the Mathematics we did was algebra; I still want to use trigonometry and calculus. </p>

<p>I want to add though, my university does not offer a Physics major, but has many classes in Physics. I am going to talk to the department head and see if I can "design my own major" which I have heard of people doing.</p>

<p>If it helps to add, before coming to college I always wanted to work with my hands; I don't want to sit behind a desk all day, but I would rather do calculus behind a desk, than use my hands and solve algebra.</p>

<p>Lastly, I was just looking over my university's majors and saw Forensic Science. The description said students would need skills in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Does anyone know how much Mathematics is involved with Forensic Science, and how much I use my hands vs how much I write things on paper?</p>

<p>Thanks to anyone who helps me.</p>

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<p>A Forensic Science degree is sort of a silly major. The job market for careers in that field is very slim and most of those employed in such positions have chemistry or related degrees.</p>

<p>There are a ton of things that require math. Try engineering !</p>

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<p>What about forensic accounting? Forensic Accountants “combine their accounting knowledge with investigative skills in various litigation support and investigative accounting settings.”</p>

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This statement leads me to suggest engineering, perhaps mechanical engineering. While most engineering jobs will involve a desk, there are a number of jobs in ME that can involve some hands-on work, particularly with companies that do a lot of machining/manufacturing and which might require you to be familiar with what the technologists and technicians are doing.</p>

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<p>Economics, although there is more math in the grad level classes than in the undergrad courses. If your university has a graduate program in economics, then you might be able to take some of your coursework at that level after you have completed basic requirements.</p>

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<p>You could try applied mathematics if there is no physics degree and take as many physics and computer science courses as possible as electives. </p>