Education - Course Types

Here you will learn some English words related to course types such as "elective", "honors", and "vocational".

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major [noun]

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

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minor [noun]

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

Ex: Completing a minor in business administration provided her with valuable skills for her future career .

module [noun]

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

Ex: The module on renewable energy sources is a core component of the environmental science program .

elective [noun]

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

Ex: Students had the freedom to choose from a variety of electives , including music , drama , and computer programming .

honors [noun]

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

Ex: He earned college credit by taking honors classes in high school .

optional [noun]

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

Ex: In the curriculum , students are required to complete several core courses , but they have the freedom to choose their optionals .

access course [noun]

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

Ex: The access course in healthcare provides training and certifications for entry-level positions in the field .

foundation course [noun]

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

Ex: The university offers a foundation course in English language proficiency for international students .

extracurricular [adjective]

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

Ex: The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs , such as music , drama , and sports .

extramural [adjective]

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

Ex: The extramural research project allowed graduate students to collaborate with industry partners on real-world problems .

cross-disciplinary [adjective]

pertaining to or involving multiple academic disciplines

Ex: The university offers cross-disciplinary programs that allow students to combine studies in engineering and business .

interdisciplinary [adjective]

involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study

Ex: The conference brought together scholars from various disciplines for an interdisciplinary discussion on artificial intelligence .

multidisciplinary [adjective]

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

Ex: The organization 's multidisciplinary team of experts tackled complex problems by drawing on expertise from areas including economics , law , and environmental science .

vocational [adjective]

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

Ex: Vocational skills such as plumbing or carpentry are in high demand in the job market .

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