CATE AGMS

term meaning anyone with a high school diploma or GED is admitted

program created and controlled by The College Board® in which introduce college level courses are taught in high schools

institutions providing traditional academic classes as well any number of campus amenities; award bachelor’s degrees 4yr

earned to verify qualification to perform a job; awarded by governmentagencies; required by law for some careers

Associate Degree requiring 60 to 80 credit hours and typically takes 2 yrs full-time study to complete

How many credit hours are required for an undergraduate bachelor's degree?

earned to verify qualification to perform a job; awarded by organizations orinstitutions; considered voluntary

Professional graduate degree that focuses on skills and practical analysis over theory or research; required to work

elaborate, comprehensive, independent research project contributing to thefield of study

Graduates the advanced level of academic post-secondary education; including master’s level and doctoral level

Vocational/Trade/Technical Schools institutions providing job-specific training through formal classes/hands-on training

two-year integrated program offering college-level courses; also known as theIB program

Community College institutions providing traditional academic classes with flexible schedule; AAS, diplomas, certificate

Amount of money an individual should be able to earn in his or her career

A Master's Degree requires how many credit hours to graduate?

something which makes life easier or more enjoyable

grade point average; average grade earned by a student, converted to a four-point scale

Undergraduate term to describe the fundamental level of academic post-secondary education;associate level and bachelor’s

program allowing students to enroll in college courses for credit while still inhigh school

Endowment account of donation funds invested in order to generate income; the original endowment amount is left alone,

process of building and utilizing beneficial, professional relationships

general equivalency diploma; certificate considered equivalent to a high schooldiploma, earned by passing a test

Doctoral Degree requiring 48 to 72 credit hours after the master’s degree is earned, as well as a written thesis

Post-Secondary Education optional level of schooling beyond what is required by law; also known higher education