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What factors should I think about when deciding if I should double major?
Hi! I am a current junior in high school right now and am wondering what I should think about when choosing whether or not to double major. I am interested in business and psychology. Film too, but business and psychology is on top of my list.
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Before considering a double major in business and psychology at a typical four-year college, think about the time and effort needed for each major:
- Total Credits for a Degree: 120 credits
- Average Credits per Semester: 15 credits (to graduate in 4 years)
- Weekly Class Hours: 15 hours
- Total Class Hours in 4 Years: About 1,800 hours
Not all 1,800 hours focus on your major. Typically, 30 to 60 credits (450–900 hours) are for major-specific courses. The rest cover general education like English, Math, and History, plus electives.
Classroom time is just part of the commitment. The common rule is to spend two hours studying for every hour in class.
- In-Class: 15 hours per week
- Out-of-Class Study: 30 hours per week
- Total Weekly Commitment: 45 hours
Treating college as a full-time job means you'll devote about 5,400 hours over four years for each major.
- Total Credits for a Degree: 120 credits
- Average Credits per Semester: 15 credits (to graduate in 4 years)
- Weekly Class Hours: 15 hours
- Total Class Hours in 4 Years: About 1,800 hours
Not all 1,800 hours focus on your major. Typically, 30 to 60 credits (450–900 hours) are for major-specific courses. The rest cover general education like English, Math, and History, plus electives.
Classroom time is just part of the commitment. The common rule is to spend two hours studying for every hour in class.
- In-Class: 15 hours per week
- Out-of-Class Study: 30 hours per week
- Total Weekly Commitment: 45 hours
Treating college as a full-time job means you'll devote about 5,400 hours over four years for each major.