I’m planning on majoring in economics and minoring in math and statistics but that only comes up to 11.5 distinct courses… If I were to take an extra 300+ course in statistics or economics (which is not required) would it still count as a distinct course.
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hey there,
oh god, this rule again.
the 12.0 distinct rule states that you need to complete 12.0 FCE’s that are required in ONLY ONE of your subject POSts. if you take a course that does not satisfy any requirement for any of your POSts, then it is not a distinct credit. it’s just a random elective.
however, if that course can be used to satisfy either the requirements for a statistics OR economics minor – just one, not the other – or it is listed as an option for both POSts, then it DOES count as a distinct credit. even if it is designated “extra” (i’m not sure if that’s what you meant by “extra 300+” course, but just in case you did).
as always, since this is the most FINICKY and NEFARIOUS darned rule at this school, feel free to 1) track your progress on degree explorer 2) use that worksheet i linked to because it is actually very useful and 3) make an appointment with your college registrar in order to make sure that you’re? the requirements.
cheers,
aska