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I didn't read through these, but i can say with utmost certainty, when in doubt, follow whatever catalog you entered in or any newer catalog. My school had a program of courses you *had* to take, they spelled out what courses you needed, what options you needed, what time they 'recommended' you take them, what pre-reqs for any classes, etc. I never had to ask my advisor anything and worked only a very very short time on my schedule to get the classes i needed and wated at what times i needed. On the advising day/week, i would simply walk in, give the advisor my schedule, he'd glance and approve. I never took a class that i didnt' need or want and i graduated on time for my degree, about 4.5 yrs plus a couple summers (music degrees are a BITCH for 4 yr programs)
seriously, though, if there is ever a concern, just check the catalog for hte year you entered. Now, if they update the catalog while you are in hte program, you can switch to the new catalog most of the time, or you can just stick with your original plan. I know they changed the amount of 'cultural events' we had to attend during my senior year, so i didn't have to get 24 and only needed 18 (i graduated wtih 58 if that tells you anything about how much i liked plays, concerts, and dances...)
Most of the time, though, i opted to take a class even if i could have gained credit instead. I think it's just the fear that i would get in another class and be totally lost bc i didn't have a specific pre-req.
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Chris
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