How to choose Majors

What is a major in college compared to in the text?

• A level in a video game

• A character in a video game

• The main storyline in a video game

• A side quest in a video game

What does choosing a major help a student specialize in?

• A particular discipline, field, career, or skill set

• A particular video game

• A particular sport

• A particular hobby

What might a diploma say for someone who majored in linguistics?

• Bachelor's of Linguistics

• Associate's in Culinary Arts

• Bachelor's of Science

• Master's of Engineering

What is a prerequisite in the context of college courses?

• A course only available to seniors

• A course you take after an advanced course

• A course that is optional

• A course you must take before a more advanced course

What is an elective?

• A required course in your major

• A course you are free to choose from a list

• A course only available in the first year

• A course that does not count towards your degree

What is a capstone project?

• A prerequisite course

• A group project in the first year

• A research project in the final year

• An elective course

What are general education requirements also known as?

• Major courses

• Gen eds

• Electives

• Capstones

What do credit hours indicate?

• The number of students in a course

• How many hours per week students will spend in that class

• The number of exams in a course

• The difficulty of a course

What is the purpose of auditing a course?

• To improve your GPA

• To fulfill a major requirement

• To get extra credit

• To get a better sense of how a topic is taught

What can a student do if they start college undecided on a major?

• They must transfer to another college

• They can remain 'undeclared' for the first one or two semesters

• They cannot take any classes until they decide

• They must choose a major immediately