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The discussion centers on a sophomore at Auburn University pursuing dual degrees in Wireless Software Engineering and Physics, seeking guidance on potential graduate school programs based on their curriculum. The individual inquires about eligibility for master's or PhD programs in fields such as computer engineering, software engineering, and computer science, given their coursework. They also express interest in taking additional math courses to enhance their qualifications, potentially leading to a math minor. Suggestions include focusing on sequences in Algebra and Analysis to strengthen their application for graduate programs, particularly in mathematics, while noting that a master's degree may be necessary before pursuing a PhD in that field. Overall, the emphasis is on leveraging their current curriculum and additional coursework to broaden their graduate school options.
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Dear Physics Forums,
I am a sophomore at Auburn University. I am doing a dual degree in both Wireless Software Engineering and Physics. (The Curriculum for each is found below). I am currently looking into what graduate school programs I would be qualified for. Other than physics and software engineering, by looking at my curriculum, what could I apply for?
Thanks,
AUPhysEng

Wireless Software
http://www.eng.auburn.edu/files/acad_depts/csse/wirs-curriculum.pdf

Physics
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/cosa...gistration-and-planning/documents/11 PHYS.pdf

Note: for the "Physics Electives" I currently plan on taking Optics, Plasma Physics, and Solid State Physics courses.

I have room to take about 12 hours of "extra" courses. If i took them all in math I could receive a math minor.
 
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I just mean what kinds of graduate school programs can I apply for based upon my curriculum. Could I apply for a masters/PhD program in computer engineering? software engineering? computer science? ect. What additional courses should I take in order to make my self competitive in non-physics graduate programs.
 
I think that if you made your 12 hours of extra courses (I'm guessing courses are usually 3 hours) something like a sequence of Algebra and a sequence of Analysis, then you could probably get into grad school for math. You would have the calc/ode sequence as well as some mathy cs classes from the wireless software. But, you might have to do a masters before the Ph.D. this way.
 
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