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Glossary of Terms In Administrative Data and Reports

Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research

Named Option

Definition

A named option is a formally documented sub-major within an academic major program.

Data Cookbook URL (requires authorization)
https://uwmadison.datacookbook.com/institution/terms/137663/versions/206706
Data Domain(s)
Academic Planning, Student Record
Synonyms
option, track
Data Systems
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