Courses that students may select, either for general knowledge or for fulfilling specific degree requirements. Areas of concentration may be shown on the program of study but are not listed on the transcript. A graduate academic area that clearly supports the major and consists of a group of related courses totaling at least 15 credits in a specific topical area. A term that refers to a course or program that integrates concepts, knowledge, or faculty from several fields of study. The undergraduate major is an extensive program of study in a designated subject area.
Options are for students of a specific major.
If all requirements have been met, the option may be listed on a student's transcript. The credits being granted vary according to the amount of work done. Courses designed to give the student fundamental mathematical, communication, and fitness competence. Typical reasons include transfer credit for equivalent courses, equivalent experience in the profession or discipline, and petitioning for and successfully completing an examination. WIC courses must meet a variety of requirements, as do other courses in the Baccalaureate Core.