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What is a Bachelor's degree?
What is a Bachelor's degree?
- A qualification obtained after four years of study (correct)
- A degree given after two years of study
- A degree awarded for completing high school
- An optional course taken after a Master's degree
An elective is a mandatory course that all students must take.
An elective is a mandatory course that all students must take.
False (B)
What is the term for a class you must take before another class?
What is the term for a class you must take before another class?
prerequisite
A professor is a __________ in college or university.
A professor is a __________ in college or university.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding a Master's degree?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a Master's degree?
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Match the following educational terms with their descriptions:
Match the following educational terms with their descriptions:
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A class schedule includes the subjects a student plans to study in a semester.
A class schedule includes the subjects a student plans to study in a semester.
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Study Notes
Educational Background Expressions
- Use "I went to...university" to indicate where you studied.
- "I major(ed) in..." expresses your field of study.
- Class schedule or timetable can be referenced with "My class schedule/timetable includes/included..."
- Mention specific subjects with "I have English/Math/Science, etc."
- Ask about others' education with "What school do/did you go to?"
- Inquire about graduation years using "What year will/did you graduate?"
Degree Definitions
- Bachelor's degree: Awarded after four years of undergraduate study at college or university.
- Master's degree: An advanced qualification obtained after one or more years of postgraduate study following a bachelor's degree.
Vocabulary Terms
- Credits: Points earned for each class completed, contributing to degree requirements.
- Elective: Optional courses students choose to enroll in for personal interest exploration.
- Prerequisite: A course that must be completed before enrolling in another, often more advanced course.
- Semester: A study period lasting approximately four months where classes are conducted.
- Professor: A higher education instructor responsible for delivering lectures and guiding student learning.
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