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The Curriculum of Higher Education

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What is the primary purpose of a curriculum in higher education?

  1. To provide students with a broad and balanced education

  2. To prepare students for a specific career

  3. To promote research and scholarship

  4. To develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of a curriculum in higher education is to provide students with a broad and balanced education that will prepare them for a variety of careers and lifelong learning.

What are the three main types of curricula in higher education?

  1. Core curriculum, major curriculum, and elective curriculum

  2. General education curriculum, professional curriculum, and vocational curriculum

  3. Liberal arts curriculum, science curriculum, and technology curriculum

  4. Undergraduate curriculum, graduate curriculum, and doctoral curriculum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of curricula in higher education are the core curriculum, the major curriculum, and the elective curriculum.

What is the core curriculum in higher education?

  1. A set of courses that all students must take regardless of their major

  2. A set of courses that students must take in order to graduate

  3. A set of courses that students must take in order to be admitted to a particular program

  4. A set of courses that students must take in order to receive a degree

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The core curriculum in higher education is a set of courses that all students must take regardless of their major. The core curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad and balanced education that will prepare them for a variety of careers and lifelong learning.

What is the major curriculum in higher education?

  1. A set of courses that students must take in order to graduate

  2. A set of courses that students must take in order to be admitted to a particular program

  3. A set of courses that students must take in order to receive a degree

  4. A set of courses that students must take in order to specialize in a particular field of study

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The major curriculum in higher education is a set of courses that students must take in order to specialize in a particular field of study. The major curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue a career in their chosen field.

What is the elective curriculum in higher education?

  1. A set of courses that students must take in order to graduate

  2. A set of courses that students must take in order to be admitted to a particular program

  3. A set of courses that students must take in order to receive a degree

  4. A set of courses that students can choose to take in addition to their core and major courses

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The elective curriculum in higher education is a set of courses that students can choose to take in addition to their core and major courses. The elective curriculum allows students to explore their interests, learn about new subjects, and develop new skills.

What are the four main types of general education courses?

  1. Humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics

  2. Arts, sciences, social sciences, and humanities

  3. Literature, history, philosophy, and religion

  4. English, mathematics, science, and social studies

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four main types of general education courses are humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.

What is the purpose of general education courses in higher education?

  1. To provide students with a broad and balanced education

  2. To prepare students for a specific career

  3. To promote research and scholarship

  4. To develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of general education courses in higher education is to provide students with a broad and balanced education that will prepare them for a variety of careers and lifelong learning.

What is the difference between a core curriculum and a general education curriculum?

  1. A core curriculum is a set of courses that all students must take regardless of their major, while a general education curriculum is a set of courses that students can choose to take in addition to their core and major courses.

  2. A core curriculum is a set of courses that students must take in order to graduate, while a general education curriculum is a set of courses that students must take in order to be admitted to a particular program.

  3. A core curriculum is a set of courses that students must take in order to receive a degree, while a general education curriculum is a set of courses that students must take in order to specialize in a particular field of study.

  4. A core curriculum is a set of courses that students must take in order to pursue a career in their chosen field, while a general education curriculum is a set of courses that students can take to explore their interests, learn about new subjects, and develop new skills.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A core curriculum is a set of courses that all students must take regardless of their major, while a general education curriculum is a set of courses that students can choose to take in addition to their core and major courses.

What are the three main types of professional curricula in higher education?

  1. Business, education, and health sciences

  2. Law, medicine, and engineering

  3. Social work, counseling, and psychology

  4. Architecture, design, and planning

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of professional curricula in higher education are business, education, and health sciences.

What is the purpose of a professional curriculum in higher education?

  1. To prepare students for a specific career

  2. To provide students with a broad and balanced education

  3. To promote research and scholarship

  4. To develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a professional curriculum in higher education is to prepare students for a specific career.

What is the difference between a professional curriculum and a vocational curriculum?

  1. A professional curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in a specific profession, while a vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a job in a specific trade.

  2. A professional curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that requires a bachelor's degree or higher, while a vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that does not require a bachelor's degree.

  3. A professional curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that requires a graduate degree, while a vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that does not require a graduate degree.

  4. A professional curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that requires a doctoral degree, while a vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that does not require a doctoral degree.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A professional curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in a specific profession, while a vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a job in a specific trade.

What are the three main types of vocational curricula in higher education?

  1. Business, education, and health sciences

  2. Law, medicine, and engineering

  3. Social work, counseling, and psychology

  4. Automotive, construction, and cosmetology

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The three main types of vocational curricula in higher education are automotive, construction, and cosmetology.

What is the purpose of a vocational curriculum in higher education?

  1. To prepare students for a specific career

  2. To provide students with a broad and balanced education

  3. To promote research and scholarship

  4. To develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a vocational curriculum in higher education is to prepare students for a specific career.

What is the difference between a vocational curriculum and a technical curriculum?

  1. A vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in a specific trade, while a technical curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in a specific field of technology.

  2. A vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that requires a bachelor's degree or higher, while a technical curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that does not require a bachelor's degree.

  3. A vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that requires a graduate degree, while a technical curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that does not require a graduate degree.

  4. A vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that requires a doctoral degree, while a technical curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career that does not require a doctoral degree.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A vocational curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in a specific trade, while a technical curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in a specific field of technology.

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