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syllabus

outline of all assignments, assignment due dates, and reading information; students' contract with the instructor

credits

may also be called hours; a number assigned to each course to let the student know how much the course is worth

college course

college class

undergraduate degree

the first level of higher education; usually an associate or bachelor's degree

graduate degree

the degree pursued after the undergraduate degree; usually a master's or doctorate degree

mentor

an experienced person who guides a person who is less experienced who seeks advice

service learning

gain academic and work experience by volunteering in a community project that has a real-world need

internship

a period of work experience, offered by an organization or system, for a student or recent graduate, to gain practical skills and knowledge in a specific field

curriculum

a standards-based sequence of planned coursework and experiences where students study, learn, practice and achieve an understanding of the coursework and skills associated with a particular class

major

a student's primary field of study at a university or college

commencement

the ceremony where academic degrees are conferred and diplomas or certificates are awarded

graduation

signifies the successful completion of an academic program, whether it's high school, college, or another level of education; signifies the successful completion of an academic program, whether it's high school, college, or another level of education

semester

a half-year term in a school or college lasting fifteen to eighteen weeks

elective

optional courses that students can choose to take in addition to required core/major courses

pre-requisite

a course/class that a student must have completed before enrolling in a specific course or program

co-requisite

a course/class that a student must take at the same time as another course

certificate

awarded when a student has completed a specific set of classes that focus on practical skills for a specific job or job field

compulsory

mandatory

practicum

a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career to learn specialized skills and knowledge

general education

a core/specified curriculum or set of courses required for all undergraduate students