Proceeding with BA in physics to Graduate school for environmental engineering

[Avondail]

I was hoping some of you could help with some advice on my current career path. I am enrolled at Suny Geneseo, New York currently working on a BA in physics. Originally i chose Geneseo based on the reputation of its physics and education programs, but i decided early on that i wanted to advance into the engineering field. My main question i suppose is if a BA in physics along with minors in mathematics and environmental science is the correct path leading towards grad school for environmental engineering and obviously my future career. My advisors say this has been done countless times but I am not so sure I am ready to risk 4 years of my education on one advisors opinion. If someone could please provide their concerns/ideas over this choice that would be EXTREMELY helpful.

I also am slightly concerned whether or not i should obtain a BS or BA in physics. Should i do the 3-2 program with 3 years of physics here in geneseo and 2 years in an engineering school? Transfer to an engineering school all together? I also will not be setting myself up for a license. Please give me some advice...

 

[fss]

Look into environmental engineering graduate programs and see what their admissions requirements are. If they require an engineering degree, you should switch to a major in engineering.

 

[Avondail]

I see that you have a degree in physics and went on to become an engineer. Everything work out fine for you then? the fact that you don't have a license didnt seem to harm you?

 

[fss]

the fact that you don't have a license didnt seem to harm you?

My particular engineering discipline doesn't require licensure, but otherwise it's been fine. Some things I had to learn on the job, other things I knew much more than I had to.