Question
What is the difference between a degree program, a major, and a specialization?
Answer
Degree Program
A degree program is a broadly structured curriculum leading to the award of an associate’s degree and is listed on the diploma.
Major
A major is a grouping of 100 and 200-level courses that define a discipline or interdisciplinary specialty.
Specialization
A specialization is an area of concentration within an approved major, varying from the parent major by 9-15 credit hours.