Academic Programs & Majors Flashcards

What is an honors program or honors college?

Answer: A selective program offering enriched coursework and research opportunities to high-achieving students

Honors programs offer intellectually rigorous courses, thesis requirements, and special opportunities to academically strong students admitted to the program.

What does it mean to audit a college course?

Answer: To attend a course without receiving credit or a grade

Auditing means attending lectures and participating in class without completing assignments for credit or receiving a grade on the official transcript.

What is AP (Advanced Placement) credit in college admissions?

Answer: College credit awarded for scoring high enough on AP exams taken in high school

Many colleges grant credit or advanced placement to students who score 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams, potentially allowing them to skip introductory courses.

What is a senior thesis?

Answer: An original research project completed in the final year as a degree requirement

A senior thesis is an extensive original research paper or project that students at many colleges must complete to demonstrate independent scholarly work.

What is the difference between a BA (Bachelor of Arts) and a BS (Bachelor of Science)?

Answer: BA degrees typically emphasize humanities while BS degrees focus on technical or scientific fields

A BA generally requires more humanities and foreign language credits while a BS focuses more heavily on mathematics, lab sciences, and technical coursework.

What is an internship and why is it important in college?

Answer: A supervised work experience in a professional setting that builds career-ready skills

Internships provide practical work experience in a student's field, help build professional networks, and often lead directly to full-time job offers after graduation.