DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN PROGRAMS

• Certificate Option
  Available to students who want to earn a Certificate or Skill Specific Certificate in a program by successfully completing only the specified courses.
  
  
• Elective Courses
  Courses applicable toward a degree or certificate which may be chosen by the student to meet individual interest and needs.
  
  
• Program Advisor
  Full-time faculty member in a particular program who advises students of appropriate courses to be taken to complete educational objectives.
  
  
• Semester Hours (Sem Hrs)
  Official number of hours of credit given for the course. The terms “Semester Hours” and “Credit Hours” are used interchangeably.
  
  
• Suggested Sequence
  Indicated by an "X" in the boxes in the program description, designating the semester or semesters individual courses may be taken to be of most benefit to the student. The sequential arrangement is not mandatory. If it does not fit your needs, see your program advisor, an academic advisor, or a counselor.