College Vocab

Question 1

The person / place where course lists are posted; where you go to sign up for your courses.

Accepted Answer

Registrar

Question 2

"Free choice" courses; they are not required for your major but you must take them at some point to broaden your mind...

Accepted Answer

Electives

Question 3

A degree that requires a bachelor's, a master's, another 30-90 credits, and a dissertation

Accepted Answer

Doctorate, PhD

Question 4

Studies focusing on painting, sculpting, photography, dance, etc

Accepted Answer

Fine Arts

Question 5

A faculty member who is responsible for helping students choose a major and a minor and ensuring that they...

Accepted Answer

Advisor

Question 6

Courses demanded in order to complete your major

Accepted Answer

Required, Credit

Question 7

Biology = Botany, Zoology, Marine Biology

Accepted Answer

Natural Science, Physical Science

Question 8

A college program designed to give you a 'taste' of as many different areas as possible: art, science, psychology, math

Accepted Answer

Electives, Humanities

Question 9

The head of a particular college or department

Accepted Answer

Dean

Question 10

Main focus of your studies; at least 15 hours in one specific are required

Accepted Answer

Major

Question 11

A 2-year private school; paid for with (high) student fees; courses focus on liberal arts & /or humanities

Accepted Answer

Junior College

Question 12

The degree requiring a bachelor's plus 1 or 2 more years of study plus a thesis

Accepted Answer

Masters

Question 13

"With highest praise" - you have maintained a 100 average for 4 years

Accepted Answer

Summa Cum Laude

Question 14

Your record of courses, grades, SAT/ACT scores.

Accepted Answer

Transcript

Question 15

Physics, chemistry, etc

Accepted Answer

Physical Science

Question 16

The person/place where you pay for your courses, fees, parking permits;

Accepted Answer

Bursar

Question 17

"With great praise" - you have maintained a 95 average for 4 years

Accepted Answer

Magna Cum Laude

Question 18

Your secondary area of studies; usually as a support to your major; requires at least 12 credits

Accepted Answer

Minor

Question 19

A 2-3 year diploma, requiring 60 to 90 credits

Accepted Answer

Masters Degree

Question 20

diploma granted by a tech school or community college stating you have completed a course of technical training

Accepted Answer

Certificate

Question 21

How many 'points' a course is worth; usually each course is worth 3 'points'; 4 'points' if the class has a lab

Accepted Answer

Credits

Question 22

A 4-year, post high school program granting a bachelor's (sometimes a master's) programs, usually limited to education..

Accepted Answer

University

Question 23

Courses focusing on singing, dancing, and acting

Accepted Answer

Performing Arts

Question 24

A 100-plus page paper researching information in your particular area of study; usually required for your masters

Accepted Answer

Thesis

Question 25

A 2-year school granting associate’s degrees; supported mostly by taxes so it’s cheap

Accepted Answer

Community College

Question 26

Your original, book-length research project making a new discovery or contribution to your area of study

Accepted Answer

Dissertation

Question 27

"With Praise"- You have maintained a 90 average for the four years.

Accepted Answer

Cum Laude

Question 28

Classes you must take (and pass) before being allowed to continue to the next level

Accepted Answer

Prerequisite

Question 29

Courses focusing on literature, art, history, education

Accepted Answer

Humanities, Liberal Arts

Question 30

A school which houses many separate divisions (aka colleges); grants bachelor's, master's and doctorate and post doc...

Accepted Answer

University

Question 31

A four year degree; 150-180 credits required

Accepted Answer

Bachelors Degree

College Vocab

Questions 31

College Vocab

Questions 31