<p>Im thinking about double majoring. I know that I am going to do one of them in mathematics, but what is a good other one that would, perhaps, enrich the subject material. I was thinking phylosophy, physics, comp. Sci or something in finances. Im mostly applying to UCs so I want to avoid impacted majors (dream school= UC Berkeley) I also want to pursue a masters & PhD in math or a related field. What would be a good idea? </p>
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<p>My daughter is doing applied math with a minor in physics. The applied math at her school requires a minor. She double-majored in a language for her first wo years, but decided to complete a certificate rather than the major.</p>
<p>The best thing to do is to try some different classes and see what you like. Then decide on your second major or minor.</p>
<p>Yeah, makes sense. Congrats on your doughter though. I am REALLY good at math, but hopeless at langugages. </p>
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<p>I think my answer would not shock anyone, but I would pair Math with Computer Science. Another nice area would be Operations Research, Modeling and Simulation.</p>
<p>I would major in either some form of engineering or just go with physics. When you apply for grad school, yoú could get your PhD in some form of physics. Try taking a couple of physics courses and a couple of intro engineering courses that you would have to take for any emphasis of engineering and see what you like. Then choose your major based on that.</p>
<p>To add to that: you mentioned computer science; maybe you’d be interested in software or electrical engineering.</p>
<p>The only problem with that is I am trying HARD to avoid uc impacted majors. :</p>
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<p>Philosophy, physics, and CS are not impacted majors at UC Berkeley.</p>
<p>Obvious second majors or other subjects that math majors may be interested in include computer science, statistics, economics, physics, and philosophy. None of these except for economics are capped at Berkeley (see [Office</a> of Undergraduate Advising: List of Majors](<a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/major/majorlist.html]Office”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/major/majorlist.html) ). For any of these majors at Berkeley, one would apply to the College of Letters and Science, under which all of these majors are.</p>
<p>Yes, I was HIGHLY considering physics, I didn’t feel like I’d be interested in Computer Science but looking at what it actually is and after the internship I’ve done recently I’m thinking about that, to me I don’t really see what phylosophy could be useful for, obviously statistics would be cool (as it is really just another field of mathematics), etc.</p>
<p>By the way, it’s “philosophy,” not “phylosophy.” If you made that mistake twice on a philosophy paper, I’m pretty sure the professor might get a little steamed.</p>
<p>Wow really, I make one mistake on spelling thanks to not being used to the touchscreen on my phone and someone comments on it haha, but dince you seem to have been upset by my comment what can you use a phyloshophy major for?</p>
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<p>*since.</p>
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<p>I would strongly suggest you not double major if you’re serious about getting a PhD in math. Unless you want to work in a field that specifically correlates with another major, for example mathematical physics and physics, theoretical computer science or computer science, or logic and philosophy, honestly, a double major would hurt you. You would be much better off using extra space to take more math classes, especially since math is a field that’s very deep, so you need a lot of background knowledge to be successful at doing research.</p>
<p>Is there any specific reason you want to double major in something? In my experience most people who double major do so either to try to build their resume or look really impressive, or because they want to prove that their interests are diverse. And to be frank, if you don’t even know what you want to double major in, then you probably don’t have a good reason to do so. Even if you find out that you want to do logic, for example, you would probably be better off taking philosophy classes as electives, rather than going through the hassle of being a double major.</p>
<p>Well the reason I wanted to double major is because ive heard there are verry low job prospects for math majors which I am EXTREMELY pationate about.</p>
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<p>Double or dual-major Math with CS is good because of what was stated. There are less strictly-mathematical jobs out there and have CS “in your back pocket” can fill in when the purely-math opportunities do not unfold.</p>
<p>I have done 12-16 month projects that were more of the systems engineering, modeling, mathematical aspect. Once the project was over, maybe there was no new math-like job over the horizon, so I was always able to tell my employer to put me back on a software engineering project.</p>
<p>^Just to add, while CS does go very well with Math, you should first try a little programming by yourself and see how you like it. The last thing you want to do is to do badly in your first CS class and lower your GPA (CS is something, IMO, you either ‘get’ or don’t ‘get’).</p>
<p>But a double major is not necessary. There are plenty of job opportunities for Math majors or Applied Math majors. Finance, operations research, etc.</p>
<p>Math and CS is a good combo. CS people like people who major in both because it shows you can think creatively instead of just regurgitate code. However, they don’t tend to relate THAT well. I also can’t guarantee you’ll USE much upper level math in your career.</p>
<p>I think Math and Physics go together really well, but I’m not a physics major so take that with a grain of salt.</p>
<p>Actually I got a job editing the crowd sourcing program of NCMIRs attempt to map the neurons of the brain (Java & GWT) & I really enjoyed it! (unpaid) I would assume that taking more classes would make your GPA more accurate, as you end up meeting more professors. </p>
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<p>My dream job is to be a college professor teaching mathematics (@ TCD) so im thinking it would probably be best to make $$$$ Before I follow through, as Im concerned about how much that actually pays, considering it’s a college in a country where undergrad is payed by govt., and with a bad economy. </p>
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