Yes, PhD students typically take classes in the early stages of their program to build a strong foundation in their field. The coursework can be challenging and rigorous, but it helps students develop critical thinking skills and deepen their knowledge in their area of study.
It depends on what you are referring to as basic classes, and how many. The community and junior colleges are two year programs of study as a full-time student, and provided the student takes the program as prescribed by the college. Most of the so-called basics are covered within the first year. All of this is also dependent on the results of the college basic skills test. If the results indicate a student is required to take some developmental coursework as a result of that test, then it would take longer. How much longer depends on how much developmental coursework the student needs.
Typically yes. Graduate coursework is advanced study that follows undergraduate coursework.
it means to take classes and do all the work but not receiving official credit
It will depend on the university how many classes a redshirt student can take. Fundamentally, they will not be able to attend classes full time.
No; Most high schools provide college coursework or Advanced Placement classes, etc... but they expect the student to pay for the cost of the college credit or the AP exam. If you receive free lunch or discounted lunch then you may qualify to take these classes at no cost. In my personal experience, my AP exams cost around $80 and the college courses were $180 plus the cost of whatever textbook that is being used throughout the course.
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does special ed student's take a few alternative ed classes (alt ed) classes
Depends on the school.
It is a program that prepares students who plan to gain admission to colleges or universities after completion of high school. It ensures the student takes the appropriate prerequisite coursework required by institutions of higher learning.
Yes. Depends on your nationality may need a student visa or not.
Yes you can. There may be some prerequisite coursework you may be required to take, but you can do this.
The bachelors degree is designed as a four year program of study provided the student takes the degree as a full-time student and as prescribed by the college or university. Most bachelor degrees require the completion of 124 to 128 credits depending on the program of study.