Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Flashcards
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Which academic document outlines all courses, credit requirements, and policies a BA student must follow?
Answer: Academic catalog
The academic catalog (also called a course catalog) is the official document that defines all degree requirements, policies, and available courses for a given academic year.
What is a 'capstone course' typically designed to do in a BA program?
Answer: Integrate and synthesize knowledge gained throughout the major
A capstone course is a culminating academic experience that asks seniors to synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout their BA major.
Which grading scale point is typically considered the minimum GPA for academic good standing at US universities?
Answer: 2.0
A 2.0 GPA (equivalent to a C average) is the standard minimum for good academic standing at most US institutions.
What is the typical credit hour weight of a standard undergraduate course in the US?
Answer: 3 credit hours
Most standard undergraduate lecture courses carry 3 semester credit hours, representing approximately 3 hours of class time per week.
In a liberal arts BA, what is the role of the 'minor'?
Answer: A secondary concentration requiring fewer credits than a major
A minor is an optional secondary area of focused study, typically requiring 15–18 credits, that complements a student's major.
Which of the following best describes an 'interdisciplinary' BA major?
Answer: A program drawing coursework and methods from multiple academic fields
An interdisciplinary major intentionally integrates theories, methods, and content from two or more traditional disciplines into a unified program of study.