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. Elective surgery is decided by the patient or their doctor. The procedure is seen as beneficial but not absolutely essential at that time.

early 15c., "voluntary," from Late Latin electivus, from elect-, past participle stem of eligere "to pick out, choose" (see election). In U.S., in reference to school subjects stud [..]

A course of education chosen from alternatives not needed for the program studied but are optional.

non-urgent (pop)

1 a : chosen by popular election [an official] b : of or relating to election c : based on the right or principle of election [the presidency is an office] 2 a : permitting a choice compare ...

Definition - A course of study chosen outside the student's core field that is acceptable for credit toward completion of the student's academic program. Read more

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

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

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.

An elective is a course you choose that is outside of your degree major. The choice of elective may be subject to departmental approval or may have to be chosen from a stated group of courses in a pro [..]

(n) a course that the student can select from among alternatives(adj) subject to popular election(adj) not compulsory

Coursework degree programs have three main categories of elective: General Education elective courses that are taken to satisfy the University's General Education requirement; Free Elective cours [..]

A defined set of courses from a diploma or degree from which a student may make a choice.

A course which is freely selected by a student to fulfill degree requirements. All degree programs include some required classes and some electives. Electives must be transferable to the chosen instit [..]

Elective courses may involve a greater or lesser degree of student choice. A general elective course could be one that is needed to complete the number of hours required for the degree when no other r [..]

Courses that students choose to take in order to reach the required number of hours for a certificate or degree. Students in some curricula have "suggested electives" or "pr [..]

The term "elective" refers to an optional course, as opposed to one that is required. Some electives may fulfill general education requirements but normally do not count toward fulfillment o [..]

Any course not required as part of the General Education Program or as part of your major/minor.

An optional course not specifically required in a student’s program of study.

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

units or other requirements in a program which may be met by selection from defined options.

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

An elective is normally a university transfer course that students select outside of their major area of study, to fulfill program graduation requirements.

   Each degree requires completion of both program specific courses and elective courses.  A list of courses is provided for each category and students can elect to take any of tho [..]

This is an opportunity for you to take courses from other subjects which interest you. Some conditions may apply.

A Module which can be used to complete the Masters Degree as a part of the Extension Master the Integrated Masters Programme. An Elective is part of the PharmaTrain CPD Platform.

A university course for which academic credit is earned toward the degree but is not specified in the requirements of a program.

Generally speaking, an elective is a course the student can choose to take, as opposed to a specific course that is required for a degree. There are several kinds of electives.

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

A course that the student chooses, rather than one that is designated as a requirement for a student’s major.

Course chosen by the student, or by the student and designated advisor, as opposed to a required course.

An optional course which you can do within a program. Electives allow more detailed study of a particular subject.

A course unit that may be taken as part of a study programme but is not compulsory for all students.

n. (coursework) asignatura optativa (or de libre configuración or elección)

A college-level course not taken to fulfill a general education or program requirement.

While students are required to take certain courses to fulfill their stated academic program, they can also choose, or “elect” to take others. These courses, which also apply towards graduation, are called “electives.” Students do not have to limit course selection to their major. They may also enroll in classes that interest them.

A course which students may select from a list within their academic program or from the course catalog as a whole (as opposed to a required course, which must be taken).

Any course taken that does not count toward the Linfield Curriculum, major, minor or degree requirements.  Because 125 credits are required for graduation, most students take many electives.

A course in the curriculum that you select that is optional but needed as part of the total number of credits required for graduation.

A course or rotation trainees can choose based on their interest.

All undergraduate programs are required to have at least one 4.5 unit that is to be freely chosen by the student. Courses may be chosen from the list available on the University website, provided that [..]

Electives, sometimes called options, refer to courses in a specific program that are not prescribed by the curriculum and in which the student is allowed a choice.

Course that does not fall into requirements for major field of study, but can be counted towards degree.

COURS AU CHOIX Course chosen from all courses offered at the University of Ottawa so students can explore other disciplines or interests. Electives are part of degree requirements but not part of the core course or discipline-specific requirements (including compulsory and optional courses).

Beneficial to the patient but not essential for survival, as in: “elective surgery”

Planned as opposed to emergency treatment.