In an American college, an optional study or course of study; a course that is not required.

Course requirement(s) in a program of study which may be fulfilled by choosing from a variety of specified courses.

A course chosen by the student but not considered as part of the explicit requirements of the student's course work. Students may choose electives in their major as well as in general education courses.

course, which a student can choose to take, but which is not required.

Elective courses are courses that are in addition to the core requirements of a program. Students choose electives based on a list specified by their program or in specific approved areas of interest. Electives must have a course number of 100 or higher to count toward graduation. Students should choose electives in consultation with their program advisor.

A class that you choose to take that is not part of your major or minor. Electives usually count toward your graduation requirements.

A course which is freely selected by a student to fulfill degree requirements. Electives must be transferable to the chosen institution.

Most MBA programs offer a choice of electives or course options to participants. The aim is to extend the Core curriculum to enable individuals to pursue their particular interests - i.e. to some extent to tailor the program to their particular needs.

a unit is described as an 'elective' where it falls outside those described in the lists of units for a particular named degree. Students are able to select one elective in stage two and one elective in stage three. The Programme leader is responsible for approving elective units

a course that does not meet any specific requirement for a degree or certificate. Unless there is a restriction, when an academic major requires an “Elective,” students may choose any credit class in the catalog.

general electives, or free electives, are college courses selected to meet degree requirements. Unless specified, they can be from any academic discipline and allow a student to develop interests outside the major.

Where your programme allows you to study elective modules this is to allow you to gain specific skills, such as a foreign language, or to study something on a completely different topic that interests you. You may not choose an elective module which covers the same material as any of your compulsory or optional modules. The modules which can taken as electives are detailed in the Electives Handbook which is published each year ( http://www.leeds.ac.uk/electives/). Your School may be able to advise you on which electives are particularly appropriate for your programme.

Some subjects are compulsory, but others you may choose. These subjects are called electives.

An elective is any course that is not required, either by the University's core requirements or by the requirements of a major or minor. Many degree programs described in this Catalog will list the number of elective hours available. Electives may complement the rest of a student's work or be taken just for fun.

a class you may choose to take, not required as part of your major program.

A course in the curriculum in the choosing of which a student has some options, as opposed to a required course. The term free or unrestricted elective denotes that the student either has complete choice in the selection of a course or choice among courses in several different fields. A restricted elective is one limited to a certain discipline or group of disciplines, such as an English elective or a social science elective.

Courses which a student may choose without restriction of a particular major program-curriculum.

A non-required course that students may choose.

A course that is not specifically required for a degree but is taken for credit.

a course which the student may study by choice but which may or may not be required for the student's particular degree.

subject to popular election; "elective official"

not compulsory; "elective surgery"; "an elective course of study"

a course, acceptable within the program but chosen at the discretion of the student

a course a student freely chooses to complete an instructional program, according to plans for future education or entrance into the job world

a course that is chosen from a number of alternative courses

a course that's not specifically required for your degree but counts toward it

a course which students can select from the list of courses offered to meet the programme requirements

a course which students may choose to take for credit toward earning their degrees

a course you may select from an academic area of interest to you

a module which you may take but which is not a compulsory part of your programme of study

an opportunity for students to develop their design knowledge, understanding and skill appropriate to individual circumstances and need which is defined in a Learning Agreement

an optional area of study chosen from a list to help students specialise within certain areas

an optional course that can be taken out of personal interest which also satisfies degree requirements

a subject studied that is not part of the business core, a major or minor

a subject taken within a degree structure, which is not part of the core subjects or a major or minor

a unit of study that is not taken as part of a major or minor

a unit that you self select from other courses in the university

a unit which does not form part of the compulsory units to be completed for a given course structure and it can be selected from any area in the University

A degree plan requirement, not directed to a specific area of academic content, contributing to the credit hour requirements of a degree.

There are two kinds of elective courses: general elec-tives-courses that a student may choose (elect) to take in order to fulfill requirements toward the total hours for graduation; and electives in the major or minor-courses that a student may choose (elect) to take in order to fulfill requirements toward the major.

A course of your choosing that you are also eligible to register in.

a nonrequired course, which may be chosen by the student for inclusion in his or her degree program alongside those courses required by the program. A number of elective courses must be taken to complete the total number of units in most degree programs.

A course you may choose to take because of your academic interest but which will not count toward the requirements for core courses or your major or minor field. A limited number of electives are needed to meet general degree requirements. Think carefully before taking many electives before completing requirements. That's a bit like eating your dessert before finishing the main course.

An optional course or subject not required for your particular program of study.

(also called an option or optional unit): a unit which counts towards the requirements of a course but which is not specified and may be chosen by the student. For example, the first year medicine student is required to select an elective unit weighted at 12.5%. Elective units are generally in another discipline and may even be taken in another faculty.

Courses in excess of the general education requirement. In most cases, the course should relate to the student's major. Consult your counselor or adviser for more information.

A course in which the student has some choice versus a required course. Electives are important as they fulfill credit hour requirements needed to receive a degree, diploma or certificate.

Course distinguished from required course. You pick it from a number of specified courses.

A course chosen as part of a program but not a required course. The choice of elective may be subject to departmental approval or may have to be chosen from a stated group of courses.

A course taken that is not a requirement toward a student’s degree program. However, the hours are still applied toward the total number of hours needed for graduation.

A course chosen from all courses offered by the University of Ottawa. Electives are a part of the degree requirements but are not part of the core-education or the disciplinary program of studies (including compulsory and optional courses)

A unit which you can do within a degree, usually an option within a course. Electives allow more detailed study of a particular subject.

A unit which may be chosen by a student, as distinct from a compulsory unit.

Another word for option. The Degree Navigator uses the term elective.

A course which students select to fulfill credit hours required for graduation.

A course not specifically required for a particular major or minor.

A credit course which is outside of the specialization component of a programme.

A course requirement in a program of study, which may be fulfilled with a variety of courses in the designated discipline area numbered above 100.

A course in which the student has some choice or selection -- as distinct from a course that is absolutely required in a particular curriculum. In many cases, "electives" may be limited within categories -- as for example to satisfy General Education requirements where some elective credits must be taken from Humanities, others from Arts, others from Science, etc.

Any course not required for a major field or General Education requirements.

Optional courses you select to meet the total number of courses for your degree. See catalog for suggested electives for your degree program.

A course that is not specifically required for your program; optional.

Course that is not required for a particular program. Electives must be numbered 100 or above.

A course that you choose, rather than one that is named among the requirements for your degree.

a course you choose to take that is not required in your major field of study, but may be used for credit toward a degree.

Any of a number of nonrequired studies a student is allowed to select.

A course that is not specifically required for a particular degree. An elective may or may not be used to satisfy requirements for a degree.

a course that is used to fulfill credits beyond those specifically required for a program.

an optional subject within a course.

course of your choice, as opposed to a Required Course.

Course chosen by the student, as opposed to required course. The term elective, without a qualifier, will be understood to be a free elective, chosen by the student at his or her option from all the courses offered by the University for degree credit, with due regard for prerequisites.

A course of the student's choice.

An elective is a course you may select from an academic area that interests you. The course will not count in your general or major requirements but is used to fulfill the 120 credits required for a bachelor’s degree.

An elective is a course which students may choose to study, as distinguished from a required course which must be taken.

An optional, instead of required class. Some electives fulfill general education requirements outside of a major.

Refers to courses a student takes that are not required to fulfill either core or major degree requirements. All students must take electives in order to graduate.

A subject that may be chosen from virtually any subject on offer across the University provided prerequisites, enrolment restrictions and any other Faculty requirements have been met.

A course which is not required but which students choose to take as part of their degree plan.

A course that you choose from a number of options. While most programs prescribe many of the courses you must take, there are usually also several elective options. You choose the course to meet the program requirements.

A subject or course which a student may choose to take as distinguished from a "required course."

A course not specifically required for a degree but counting towards it, to be chosen freely by the student either from within a specified group of courses or more broadly from courses offered anywhere across the University.

is a course not specifically required for a degree but one that counts toward it. It is usually a course chosen from a list specified for the program.

a course that is not required for a program but still recognized for credit, which can be chosen from within a specified group of courses.

A course not required but one that a student chooses to take.

A course not required for a major field of study or for general education.

A course you choose to take which is not a core or required course for your particular program.

a non-designated course within a program. An elective permits students to select some courses of their choice within their program.

A course that it not requisitely required for a program but counts toward it, and can be chosen freely by the student from within a specified group of courses.

Refers to a module or learning competency that you can choose to do as part of a course.

A course a student may choose which is not required for a particular program.

Elective used as a adjective means that it is optional and chosen, for example, by election. An elective, a noun, chosen by a student means that it is an optional subject or course in a curriculum.

A patient listed as elective requires a procedure to improve their health or quality of life, but their condition is not considered immediately life threatening. An elective procedure may be pre-scheduled to a specific date. Patients listed as elective may be upgraded to urgent if their condition changes.

A procedure that is planned.

In medicine, something chosen (elected). An elective procedure is one that is chosen (elected) by the patient or physician that is advantageous to the patient but is not urgent. See the entire definition of Elective

Planned Treatment which is Medically Necessary, but which is not required in an Emergency.

Health care procedure that is not an emergency and that the patient and doctor plan in advance (ex. knee replacement or prostate surgery).