what is a college major and minor? do they have to relate to each other, or can they be like science and music
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They do not have to be related to each other, although it can be easier if they are because then they may share some credits and some classes will count towards both.\n\nMine was Computers/Mathematics, but I also knew a Theatre/Computer...  So that should show they don't have to be related.\n\nAs for what they are.  Major is your major area of study, the majority of your classes will be directed towards this area.  Your minor doesn't mean the least classes, it's your secondary focus, either your fallback area of interest or a supporting area of interest.\n\nYou don't have to declare (and usually can't until you have enough credits) a major until your 2nd year normally.
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True some courses are not related to your major but all knowledge is beneficial it helps make you well rounded. If all you studied were courses directly pertaining to your career could you converse with say a rocket scientist if there is no common ground? Every course helps open new areas of interest and could even affect you in such a powerful way as to make you change your career goals..
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Lots!  Any company that is involved in any kind of research and development most likely employs several chemists if not complete labs.  Chemistry along with Biology are usually what a person is majoring in when you hear the words pre-med named as their college major.  In other words, thats what doctors do before they go to medical school.  Forensic science is based in chemistry, most research has some basis in chemistry, you could teach chemistry, you could work for NASA, for law enforcement and just about any major company because in some form or fashion, everything has ties to chemistry.
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You can have pretty much any major that you want. Many colleges will shunt their undergraduates into traditional "premedical" majors such as biology, biochemistry, or chemistry. But medical schools only require a few basic science courses for admission:\nChemistry\nBiology\nOrganic Chemistry\nPhysics\n\nSo, as long as you get in these courses then you can major in anything. The advantage of majoring in science is that it will make it somewhat easier to deal with the science in medical school. The down side is that science is all they teach you in medical school, so that having an undergraduate major in something else gives you some depth, and could even be helpful to you as a pediatrician (for example, a psychology major, or an anthropology major).\n\nSince good grades are so important to getting into medical school, picking a major that you like is really important. SO, be guided by what you like, take the science requirement, and try to be a well-rounded undergraduate student. And, get good grades from the start.
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Having a minor in addition to your major gives you an edge on the competition when applying for a job. If you are an engineer with a minor in chemistry, then you may be considered for a position before a person with just an engineering degree. Also, you will have taken credits toward that particular major while you were minoring in it, so if you decide to get a bachelor's degree in your minor, you are halfway there.\nI personally would like to continue my education into my late 80's or 90's. Die with about 25 degrees and 300 minors.\nWhy? Well, why not? \n;)
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The best answer that can be given is that it is really up to you and it really depends on what you like and what you want to do with your life.  I dont think your in college by the way you sound and I took several psychology classes and personally, I find them very interesting.  Counseling kind of ties into psychology, and so does sociology.  Liberal studies are overall studies.  If you major in liberal arts, you will take a few classes of every subject.  Human resources, or human services is a major in which you can learn, and have to take, classes in all of these areas.  Good Luck!!!
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Absolutely. Med schools really don't care what your major is, since they train you from scratch anyway. You can get in as an art major. What really matters are your grades, test scores, references, recommendations, and last, but not least, your determination to get in.
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Here is a list of colleges with dance majors... I know that is not exactly what you want, but it is the best I can find, and it is a good bet that most schools with a dance minor also offer it as a major.
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Actually, perhaps you need to blaze your own way. The university that I did my undergrad at had a "make your own" degree program. You still had to satisfy basic requirements, but you could actually make your own, with approval from the college whose umbrella it fell under. Also, I suggest that NO ONE declares a major until their sophomore or even junior year. Get your core out of the way. The point of core classes is to introduce you to new things. It is NOT to teach you the basics; you should have gotten that in gradeschool. That is why you have to take things like history, art, sociology, science, math, english, foreign language, etc. for your core. It is to introduce you to new and useful fields that you might find appetizing.
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Physics! It's much more math centric, and more fun then chemistry!  Good luck.
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Most colleges and universities don't require that you declare a major until the end of your sophomore year.  I would recommend taking some Chem classes and some Math classes your freshman year, and then decide later after you've had some experience with both.  College courses are very different from high school courses, so more than likely in that first year you'll develop a preference for one over another.  I think that a minor in psychology would be a good thing.  If you find later on that Psychology is your true love and you started taking psych classes early on, you'll still have time to change your major.\n\nAlso, once you get to college, talk to someone in each department about career options for that field of study, which might help you decide, and speak with an academic advisor to see what kind of workload you could handle.  for example, if you're willing to buckle down and take some summer classes, you might be able to complete a double major in mathematics and chemistry, as well as a minor in Psychology.
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If you're talking about a major in college, then you should really talk to a counselor, someone that can help you decide. Although, if you're interested in computers, majoring in math could be a good move because it will give you a more extensive background to build your further education from.\n\nIf you're just asking about common courses, both math and English are going to be required by most colleges as part of the core curriculum. So you're kinda stuck there. But if you have space in your schedule to take an elective, I would go for whatever interests you. Electives are a chance to explore things that interest you, but you're not sure you want to pursue further.
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What do you want to major in depends on what you like and would like to do the rest of your life. If your entering college, there's no law that says you need to have a major straight away when you enter - start taking the general requirements everyone has to take - see what you like and what you don't and go from there. You can also always give different majors a try. Do you like science? Maybe you could become a Biology major. Do you like working with people? Do you want to teach? Try an education major. Do you like the Arts? Do you like Music? If you do, become a music major. As you can see, there is so much you can do - try a variety of things out - and slowly you'll begin to see what you like and don't like.
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I have a Bachelor of Science degree. My major was Sociology and my minor was Psychology. I graduated from a state college in Missouri.
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Yes. It does all go together. Just visit any college website and see for yourself.
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It looks like a lot of this information is on their website, listed below.  They have several colleges such as Arts and Sciences, Engineering, etc.  Within each of those there are many departments in which you can major.  For example, in Arts & Sciences there are 24 departments from Aerospace Studies to Zoology -- just click on the pulldown menu from the second page listed below.
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It really depends on the scchool, but while it's like 8 classes for a major, it's going to be probably like 4 for a minor, I believe.  But I can't entirely remember, I'd check with the registrar of the school you're going to / considering, and see what they say about their particular system.