Major, Minor, Concentration, Track: Definitions/ Undergraduate Degrees
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This policy applies to students, faculty and staff.
| Policy Number: | 2.1.20 |
| Effective Date: | 02/01/2013 |
| Date Reviewed: | 01/01/1886 |
| Last Review Date: | 04/15/2021 |
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1.0 Specific meanings of bold terms seen throughout this policy can be found within the University's policy definition glossary by following the link below.
The following definitions apply only to undergraduate degree programs:
Major: A major is a minimum of 30 semester hours of a group of courses whose selection is based on standards of practice and applicability to the field of study. Course requirements for a major vary depending on the program of study/degree and are determined by Winthrop University faculty.
Minor: A minor is a minimum of 15 hours of course work and a maximum of 24 hours of courses whose selection is based on standards of practice and applicability to the field of study. A minor does not have the breadth of a major. Course requirements are determined by the Winthrop University faculty.
Concentration: A concentration is a coordinated group of courses representing a sub-specialization or an emphasis within a major.
Tracks: A track is a sub-division of a concentration
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