chapter 8 choosing your courses and major

double major

A COURSE STUDY THAT FULFILLS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TWO MAJORS

prerequisite

A requirement that must be fulfilled prior to taking a course.

minor

A secondary specialization in a discipline different from one's major

College Advisor

An individual who provides students with advice about their academic careers.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Average of grade points earned from grades made in high school classes.

Unique Major

SPECIALIZATION IN A PARTICULAR SUBJECT AREA THAT IS GEARED TO THE STUDENT'S OWN NEEDS. NOT OFFERED BY ALL COLLEGES, AND GENERALLY REQUIRES THE SUPPORT OF FACULTY TO OVERSEE THE PROCESS

trancript

a college official record of courses taken and grades received by students

service learning

a form of education that promotes social responsibility and service to the community

electives

an optional course of study COURSES THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED

distance learning (DL)

learning situations in which teachers and students do not meet face-to-face

major

specialize in (a particular subject) at a college or university.

Registrar

the college official designated to oversee the scheduling of courses, the maintenance of grades, transcripts, and the creation and retention of other official documents

register

to record or enroll