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Majors, Minors and Concentrations

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

When deciding on a major or minor, students should consider their ___________.

a)

Interests and Hobbies

b)

Passions and Strengths

c)

Hobbies and Passions

d)

Strengths and Weaknesses

2.

Define a major

a)

The classes you take during your first two years of college.

b)

A secondary academic specialization, which allows students to gain skills in additional areas

c)

The specific area of study you choose to focus on in college

d)

A specific area of emphasis within your chosen major

3.

Define a minor

a)

The classes you take during your first two years of college.

b)

A secondary academic specialization, which allows students to gain skills in additional areas

c)

The specific area of study you choose to focus on in college

d)

A specific area of emphasis within your chosen major

4.

Define a concentration

a)

The classes you take during your first two years of college.

b)

A secondary academic specialization, which allows students to gain skills in additional areas

c)

The specific area of study you choose to focus on in college

d)

A specific area of emphasis within your chosen major

5.

What is General Education

(Gen Ed)

a)

The first part of a degree, before you get into your major courses

b)

The classes you take while in high school.

c)

The specific area of study you choose to focus on in college

d)

A specific area of emphasis within your chosen major

6.

True or False

General education requirements make up half the credits needed for a bachelor's degree.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False

College students usually spend their first two years taking mostly gen ed classes

a)

True

b)

False

8.

True or False

The major and minor a student chooses has no direct impact on their future career

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or False

Students should gain exposure to a variety of academic fields before choosing a major.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What is a General Education class are you most likely to take during your first year of college?

(a)  

11.

What is it called when you declare multiple majors ?

a)

Bi-Majoring

b)

Dual Majoring

c)

Double Majoring

d)

None of the Above

12.

True or False

Considering your passions, skills, and goals help ensure you find success in your academic and professional endeavors

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The major and minor a student chooses can have a large impact on ______________.

a)

Future Relationships & Credit Score

b)

Future Careers & Future Relationships

c)

Future Careers & Money Earned

d)

Money Earned & Credit Score