Should I/Can I Double Major in EE and ME

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The discussion revolves around the feasibility and implications of double majoring in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) for a third-year EE student. Participants explore the academic requirements, potential duration of study, and personal interests in pursuing a double major versus focusing on a master's degree in EE.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about whether it is too late to start a double major in ME and questions the advisability of doing so given their current EE focus.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of consulting academic advisers to understand the specific policies regarding double majoring at their institution, noting that some schools do not allow simultaneous degrees.
  • It is suggested that pursuing a double major could potentially add one to two years to the student's academic plan, which may conflict with their intention to attend graduate school in EE.
  • Some participants indicate that at their institutions, a double major typically results in one degree with two majors, while others mention that accumulating a certain number of credit hours could lead to two separate degrees.
  • One participant encourages the idea of taking ME courses as electives within the EE program as a way to explore ME without fully committing to a double major.

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Participants generally agree that the double majoring process varies by institution and that consulting advisers is crucial. However, there is no consensus on whether double majoring is advisable given the potential impact on the timeline for graduation and graduate school plans.

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Limitations include the variability of double major policies across different universities, the potential for increased credit hour requirements, and the impact of course prerequisites on the feasibility of completing both majors within a desired timeframe.

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I'm currently a 3rd year (on a 5yr plan) EE major, but I've always been interested in ME, is it too late (or inadvisable or impossible) to start double majoring in ME now? EE's not easy but I am not struggling too badly.

I have a very vague idea of the double majoring process, would that be 2 separate degrees or 1 combined degree, would i have to complete them simultaneously?

Eventually i plan to get a masters in EE, should i focus on that instead of picking up ME?
 
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I have a very vague idea of the double majoring process, would that be 2 separate degrees or 1 combined degree, would i have to complete them simultaneously?
Depends on the school, so you need to talk to your advisers. Mine doesn't allow simultaneous degrees and would have required you to come back as a 2nd degree student.

As for recommended? It'll probably add at least a year (if not 2) to your plan and you still want to go to grad school. I'm just going to emphasize that you have to talk to your school's advisers about the feasibility of doing a double degree.
 
It's almost certainly one degree with two majors.
 
nwilkins259 said:
I'm currently a 3rd year (on a 5yr plan) EE major, but I've always been interested in ME, is it too late (or inadvisable or impossible) to start double majoring in ME now? EE's not easy but I am not struggling too badly.

I have a very vague idea of the double majoring process, would that be 2 separate degrees or 1 combined degree, would i have to complete them simultaneously?

Eventually i plan to get a masters in EE, should i focus on that instead of picking up ME?

Hmm if you started that at my university(NC State), then it would almost certainly be 2 extra years(6 years total). This is because so many ME classes have other ME classes as prerequisites, and not only that, most of the higher level courses are only offered in either the fall or spring semester, not both.

I say go for it, or at least maybe take some ME courses as EE electives if possible? Double majoring in EE and ME would leave you open for LOTS of options post graduation.
 
fss said:
It's almost certainly one degree with two majors.

at my school if you accumulate over 155 credit hours you are awarded two separate degrees. Otherwise it's one degree with two majors.
 

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