- Posted by philene on March 30, 2008
You have enrolled in school. You think you know what you want to study, the school chooses your first classes for you and then you are on your own to pick your remaining classes. This can be tougher than it sounds. It is important that you print out your degree plan (or save a copy on your computer) and keep it in a safe place. I recommend printing and keeping it if you are not someone who backs up their files regularly.
Make sure that you are familiar with all of the classes you are required "core" to take and those that will be considered electives. Check with your academic advisor each term before solidifying your class selection and ask them if any classes can be double counted. Double counted classes are those that may possibly satisfy two separate requirements while only taking one class.
Also, familiarize yourself with the class descriptions. If you read about the class and say to yourself, "wow, this sounds like what I did professionally for the past 5 years!" you will want to discuss this with you advisor because you may be eligible for life experience credits. This is when you get credit for your professional work.
Finally, ask your academic advisor (if you are in an advanced degree program) if the school has reviewed your transcripts to see if you have taken any classes previously that may satisfy a current course requirement.
I hope this information can help you. All the best.