<p>I'm a freshmen and I haven't taken math, yet. I've placed into Calculus with Analytic Geometry, but I just don't think it's necessary for my career path. I do, however, want to take Statistics. I'm a Media Studies major, by the way. Will this affect me, if I don't take hardcore math classes, at programs like Berkeley's Film and Media Studies graduate programs, or other top grad schools for Media Studies? Same goes for sciences. I'm taking Biological Sciences and I plan on taking Geological Science/Earth Science in the future because they simply interest me more than Physics, Chem, or Bio. Will taking these classes and getting good grades jeopordize my chances at grad school? Some people are telling me that grad schools will look down upon you if you don't take calculus. I just don't want to take it and possibly make my gpa suffer.</p>
<p>If you’re going into a social science, all they will care about is statistics - and that, you will likely have to take as a graduate class anyway.</p>
<p>I have never taken a calculus (or even pre-calculus) course in my life, and I had no problem getting admitted to top graduate schools in my field. And no, nobody cares what branch of science you took to fill a general education requirement.</p>
<p>In short, those people are wrong.</p>
<p>Unless calculus is somehow necessary in film and media studies, it shouldn’t matter one bit.</p>
<p>Thank you guys so much for your quick response!</p>
<p>I’m really interested in going into the media/marketing research/analyst career route, so I’d think Statistics would be more valuable in this case.</p>
<p>Again, thanks!</p>