Upper Division Classes:
- Typically taken in your junior and senior years
- More specialized and in-depth than lower division classes
- Focus on your major or minor field of study
- Can be used to fulfill major/minor requirements
- Often have prerequisites
- Smaller class sizes
- Led by professors who specialize in your major or minor field of study
- Require a higher level of critical thinking and analysis
- May involve more research and writing
- Can lead to more specialized career opportunities
Lower Division Classes:
-Typically taken in your freshman and sophomore years
-Provide a broad foundation of knowledge in a variety of subjects
-Help you explore different areas of interest
-Can be used to fulfill general education requirements
-Often have fewer prerequisites
-Larger class sizes
-Led by professors who may not specialize in your major/minor field of study
-Focus on basic concepts and skills
-Can lead to a broader range of career opportunities
Relationship between Upper and Lower Division Classes:
-Upper division classes build upon the knowledge and skills you gain in lower division classes
-Lower division classes provide a foundation for upper division classes
-Both types of classes are important for a well-rounded education
-You need to take both lower division and upper division classes to earn a bachelor's degree
-Your major/minor requirements may dictate how many upper division and lower division courses you need to take