Éducation - Types de cours

the main subject or course that a student studies at a university or college

matière principale

the secondary subject or course that a student studies at a university or college

mineur, spécialisation secondaire

a unit of study within a course offered by a college or university, covering a specific topic or area of study

module

a course or subject chosen by a student from a range of options

optionnelle, cursus optionnel

an academically rigorous class designed to challenge high-achieving students beyond standard curriculum levels

cours de distinction, cours d'honneur

something that is not required or mandatory, especially in an academic setting

option, matière facultative

a program designed to provide individuals with the necessary qualifications and skills to enter higher education

cours d'accès, formation d'accès

a preparatory program designed to provide essential knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education or a specific field of study

cours préparatoire, cours de base

not included in the regular course of study at a college or school

extrascolaire

pertaining to activities or programs conducted outside the regular academic or professional setting

extramural, hors cursus

pertaining to or involving multiple academic disciplines

interdisciplinaire, transdisciplinaire

involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study

interdisciplinaire, pluridisciplinaire

involving the integration of knowledge and methodologies from various academic disciplines or fields of study

multidisciplinaire, pluridisciplinaire

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

professionnel