First, what are the merits of following a general track at the undergraduate level?
1. You have a chance to see more of what each area is about before you choose to specialize. 2. Many of the projects you will see in the “real” world will require you to communicate with numerous types of specialists, and having a general background will facilitate this interaction. 3. If you go into general practice, you will encounter a variety of problems, and a broad background will be of benefit. 4. Few people follow a single track focus throughout their careers, and change to new areas is common. A broad education will help you adopt to changing conditions. Having made the points for a general background, let’s look at the advantages of specialization. Specialization fits well under the following circumstances: 1. You have been able to clearly define you career goals, and you feel that having a sharp focus for your courses is appropriate. 2. Graduate school is not in the picture for you in either the short or long term, and the only opportunity for you to specialize will be at th
