Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Flashcards
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What is 'academic advising' primarily intended to help BA students do?
Answer: Plan their course schedules and fulfill degree requirements
Academic advising guides students through course selection, degree planning, and fulfillment of graduation requirements within their BA program.
What is a 'prerequisite' course?
Answer: A course that must be completed before enrolling in a more advanced course
A prerequisite is a required foundational course that students must pass before they are eligible to enroll in a higher-level course in the same subject.
Which accreditation body is primarily responsible for accrediting colleges that award BA degrees in the US?
Answer: Regional accrediting agencies (e.g., HLC, SACSCOC)
Regional accrediting agencies such as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) or SACSCOC are responsible for accrediting degree-granting colleges and universities in the US.
What does 'transfer credit' mean for a BA student?
Answer: Credit earned at another institution that is applied toward the current degree
Transfer credits are academic credits earned at one institution that a student's new institution accepts and applies toward their degree requirements.
What is the purpose of a 'writing-intensive' course designation in a BA program?
Answer: To ensure students develop and practice college-level writing skills throughout their major
Writing-intensive designations identify courses that embed substantial writing instruction and practice, reinforcing the communication skills central to a liberal arts BA.
Which of the following is considered 'academic integrity' in a BA program?
Answer: Submitting original work and properly citing all sources
Academic integrity requires that students submit their own original work and give proper attribution to all sources they use.