"complementary studies"

A term that comes immediately to mind is "complementary studies" -- and there are very many internet citations to support this. You could say "co-curricular" (or: "co-curriculum") I suppose but this is something I have not checked out.

Here are a few citations:-

COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS ... The Complementary Studies component of the curricula in the Engineering programs
(BASc or BSE) requires that all students in Engineering receive instruction in ...
http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infoucal/ENG/cse.html

Department of TE >Post Bachelor Certification Program > ... Post Bachelor Certification Program. Complementary Studies: For students with both minors in disciplines outside the College of Agriculture ...
http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/te/postba/comstudies.htm

Pre-Approved Complementary Studies Electives .. Pre-Approved Complementary Studies Electives. Depending upon their ... courses. Unacceptable Courses for Complementary Studies. The following ...
http://www.ensc.sfu.ca/undergrad/courses/electives/complemen...


2001-2002 Calendar - Faculty of Applied Science at Queen's ... ... Complementary Studies complement the technical content of a student's curriculum. ... Completing the Requirements for Complementary Studies. ...
http://appsci.queensu.ca/calendar/2001-02/compStudies.html


Honours Chemistry (Complementary Studies Option) {2072} FACULTY OF SCIENCE. Honours Chemistry (Complementary Studies Option) {2072}. Admission. Completion of the Science I requirements, including: ...
http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/calendar/year2001/sec_383.htm

I hope this will help in some way in your search for an appropriate translation.


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The term \"co-curricular\" occurs but only (or mainly) in collocation with the word \"activities\". Hence \"co-curricular activities\". Here are a few citations:-

Co-Curricular Activities Branch - promotes extracurricular activities in schools.
http://socrates.moe.edu.sg/ecac/

Speech and Debate - co-curricular, intercollegiate activity which provides students with intensive training in oral and written expression.
http://debateteam.ucdavis.edu/

Bedok South Secondary School - includes facilities, co-curricular activities, projects, and a section for students.
http://www.moe.edu.sg/schools/bedoksouth

Whitehorse Middle School - in addition to academic course work and unified arts, students also have a lot of possibilities for co-curricular activities.
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/whitehorse/

Newport Middle School - information on staff, students, athletics, co-curricular activities, and more. Home of the Cardinals.
http://www.lincoln.k12.or.us/newportms

Have a nice weekend!