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Major/double major/minor
Hello, I'm a freshman in college majoring in sociology. I love the mind and people and learning how to get inside of people's heads and finding out why they do what they do and such. However, lately, I've been thinking that having one major is going to be very hard in the future for job searching. So, I was going to pick up another major and a minor. I was going to double major in sociology and psychology and minor in criminal justice.
I'm on here, obviously for advice to see what you guys think of that? I know that what I decide to do with my life is my decision but what kind of jobs do you think I would be able to get with those, do you think it would be easier for my future to find a job?
Thanks!
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You have picked two really tough majors and the minor you chose is not that easy either. Having degrees in three subjects will in one instants help in a job search though not in the manor I believe you are thinking.
While having three subjects to explore jobs in. Two of the subjects are in relatively close fields. The third subject is as a young man who graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice told me, is a subject some young people take who do not have good math skills. I'm not aware if employers are starting to notice this. There was a time were Liberal Arts was used as a minor and now it seems Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement are preferred minors.
The one thing that stands out or will stand out if you make it through college with high marks in all three subject areas is that you are a hard worker. That is the upside. as this is something future employers will see from your resume. The down side is trying to carry that class load for 4 or 5 years could do a number on your health.
I suggest two things. First you speak with a class adviser about what you would like to do and see what he or she thinks. The school may or may not allow you to carry such a workload. Then of course you need to speak with your parents, especially if mom and dad are footing the bill for college. They may not have the financial ability to pay for all those extra classes.
Your intentions are good and your goals lofty. Everyone needs goals in life though we cannot set our goals so high that they cannot be obtained. Goals should be set so that they at the start are just out of reach and one must extend themselves to reach them.
I of course do not know you so I cannot say for certain. I so think though you have set these goals so high that they may not be obtainable which could cause you to throw in the towel altogether. Rethink your goal plan and set the bar for something more obtainable such as one major and one minor.
You can always come back to school later in life if you feel another major or minor is needed to round out your career choices.
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You also need to consider what is manageable and affordable.
I did a double speciality and a minor while I was in university - it's a slightly different system, but the result was that I ended up owing about $1200 more in tuition, and taking extra course load in order to graduate in the standard 4 years. That means 3-6 extra hours of classes in most weeks, and the required homework.
I enjoyed it, and I'm glad I did it, but it didn't have a meaningful impact on my job prospects.
Your best bet is really to talk to an academic advisor at your school. They'll have the best idea of what it would really take, in terms of time, money and effort, to do a double major. Sometimes two majors are very simple to pair up, and just restricts your choices of class a whole lot. Some majors don't fit together well at all. An academic advisor at your school will have the best idea about the programs you are actually looking at.
Picking up the minor is probably a simple matter and a good idea. Doubling your major is a more serious consideration, and one you should talk over with someone who knows your school and program much better than we can.
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