Academic Programs & Majors Flashcards
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What is a STEM major?
Answer: A major in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
STEM refers to academic disciplines in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, which are heavily emphasized in US higher education policy.
What is a capstone course or project in college?
Answer: A culminating academic experience that integrates learning from a student's major
A capstone is a final project, thesis, or seminar in which students demonstrate mastery of their major field before graduating.
What is an undeclared or exploratory major?
Answer: When a student has not yet chosen a specific major field of study
An undeclared student is one who has not yet formally committed to a specific major and is still exploring different academic interests.
What is academic probation in college?
Answer: A warning status when a student's GPA falls below the minimum standard
Academic probation is a status that alerts a student their GPA has dropped below the institution's required minimum, typically 2.0, and they must improve or face dismissal.
What is credit hour in US college coursework?
Answer: A unit measuring the value of a course based on weekly instruction time
A credit hour typically represents one hour of classroom instruction per week plus two hours of out-of-class work, and most bachelor's degrees require 120 credit hours.
What is the purpose of general education requirements in college?
Answer: To ensure students gain broad knowledge across multiple disciplines before specializing
General education requirements expose students to diverse fields such as writing, math, natural sciences, and social sciences to develop well-rounded graduates.