Degree change?

[J. Putman]

Im currently studying forensic accounting and fraud examination. Yet upon of me not doing so well in my accounting classes I wonder if I should go into forensic psychology? Or maybe something else. Numbers don't lie nor do the talk back . Which is why I like math. I mean if I applied myself a little bit harder I could do very well in anything I choose but my passion is gone. I know I like puzzles, and working things out in my head but I don't know if I should change it or stay with what I'm studying. Ideas?

 

[Bananagator]

As someone who's changed her major (multiple times), here's some advice.

A very important thing to consider is how changing your degree will affect graduation. Will it put you behind? If it does, can you afford the extra time you'll have to spend in school?

If you truly dislike what you're studying right now and can't bear to think about pursuing a career in that field, you should probably switch. If it's just a matter of being burnt out by your classes, I would think about it a little more. If you're an underclassmen and these are like pre-req accounting classes you're taking, keep in mind that they're only pre-reqs. As you move along in college, your classes will become more applied to your field and hopefully more enjoyable.
But if you are an upperclassman and these are your core major classes you dislike, that might be slightly more of a problem.

Ultimately you're the only one that can make the decision best for you, but I hope that helps a bit. Good luck!

 

[seashale76]

In which major will you actually find yourself employable?

 

[Murby]

I'd stick with forensic accounting. Chasing down crooks is always going to be big business. If you like the work, stick with it even if its hard.. you'll get better.