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