<p>Aabbcc, distribution requirements (distros) are basic courses in different subject areas that you have to take to fulfill the requirements for your major. Then there are major requirements (the ones actually relevant to your major). Then there are electives…which are basically just anything/everything in excess/in-between of the others. </p>
<p>The distros for each school within NU differ from those required for the next. In general, though, an AP credit will get you a distro credit.</p>