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The simple answer is number of credits. Generally each department within a college or university sets forth X number of credits (and classes) are required for a major and Y number of credits (and classes) are required for a minor. A major has more requirements than a minor. It is generally pretty cut and dried. You can usually find the specific requirements in the college handbook; increasingly one can find the information online. The specific requirements do vary from school to school.
AnswerLike previously said, the difference between Major and minor is the amount of credits. But also, A major is like the main focus on your career goal and a minor can be something to compliment it. For example, My major is elementary education. But, i also have a minor in spanish. The purpose of the minor is so that i may be able to teach elementary students spanish as well. Or another example can be a major in Business and minor in Finance, or a Major in Nursing and a minor in Biology. I think that's a good way to explain it.
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∙ 8y agoA "major" is an area of study where a student concentrates most heavily and takes the most courses or course-hours, usually with the intent of getting a job in that field. Schools normally specify a minimum number of courses/hours to be considered as a major.
A "minor" is an area of study that a student may take a smaller number of courses but still concentrate in that area. Again, schools often specify the number of courses/hours required for a minor.
These are distinguished from courses that may be required for basic knowledge but aren't in sufficient concentration to qualify for major or minor credit. An example would be a chemistry major who is required to take a course in German in order to read German research papers using a dictionary, but who doesn't take enough courses to be able to read or speak the language in general.
A minor may or may not be related to the major area. For example, a math major may take several physics courses in addition to concentrating in mathematics. The number of physics classes may not be enough to count as a second major but are sufficient for minor credit.
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∙ 16y agoIt remains a minor. For example, an individual can have a bachelor of arts degree in psychology with a minor in human services.
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∙ 17y agoThe number of credits.
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If you are in college and you major in one course and minor in another do you get a degree in both your major and minor?
You get one degree particular to your major. Your transcript will indicate the minor you have completed.
Can you major and minor in Music in college?
If you major in music, there would be no reason to minor in music. It just makes no sense.
What is the difference between college majors and minors?
The difference between a college major and minor is that a major is the main field of study that one is interested in. A minor would be a secondary field of interest, and one can only enroll in a minor after enrolling in a major first.
Do you have to get scouted to play for the NBA?
you go to high school go to college then get recruited from college to minor leagus then get scouted to minor to major
Do you receive a degree for a minor in college?
You receive one degree. Your transcript will indicate your major and minor. You do not receive another degree for a minor.
Should a college major and a college minor be similar?
it will be beneficial to you if they compliment each other but its not a requierment that they are similar. For instance, my major is education and my minor is spanish so that i can teach all subjects including spanish. But you dont want to do something like major in accounting and minor in physical education.
What kind of college minor would go with a Criminal Justice major?
a dumb one.
What are your steps to playing in the Major League Baseball?
High school, college, single A minor league,a double AA minor league, and then triple AAA minor league.
What are all the piano chords?
Piano Chords Major Keys Relative Minor Keys Signature C major A minor G major E minor D major B minor A major F# minor E major C# minor B major G# minor F# major D# minor C# major A# minor F major D minor Bb major G minor Eb major C minor Ab major F minor Db major Bb minor Gb major Eb minor Cb major Ab minor
What is the difference between a college minor and major?
You can not just enroll in a minor. You must be first enrolled in a major and then you can add on a minor. The minor is usually just extra set of courses you are required to take in that area.College Major - A major is the main field that you want to specialize in while you are still an undergraduate at a college. ( A lot of units in college will be devoted into your major because that's going to be your career choice in life, that's why you are studying it.)College Minor - A minor is a secondary field that you want to specialize in while you are working on your major. Generally, your major is what your intended career is, but your minor is something you pursue because of your personal interests.For example: If I want to major in Education to teach primary schools (Which is elementary schools) then that would be my major for college. But, lets say that I love doing education, but I also love going to church to do ministries to help people out, then I can do ministries by making it a minor. Thus, my major is Education and my minor is Ministries. By doing this, you have more flexibility in what you want to do and it just gives you more options to work with because when you graduate college, it proves to others that you can do education and ministries because you put your time and efforts into it.There are number of universities in India running number of courses some best universities which are recommended are:Pune University,Delhi UniversituIndraprashta UniversityLovely Professional UniversityJamia Millia University
Can you study journalism and dance at the same time?
In college, you can always have a major and a minor. It up to you to choose which of the two you would like to major in and which one will be your minor. It may be best to major in journalism and minor in dance. When you are a dance major, most often your schedule is dictated and there is little room for outside classes due to performances and rehearsals. Nevertheless, you can study both courses while matriculating through college.
What is the relative of c major to a minor?
The relative major to c minor is Eb major.
