Jobs, Careers & Education Vocabulary

Front

University

Back

Institution offering teaching, research, bachelor's, master's, doctorates

Front

College

Back

Offers bachelor's degrees in liberal arts, science, or both

Front

Community/Junior College

Back

Offers associate degrees; less expensive than universities

Front

Technical School

Back

Training for specific careers; also known as vocational or trade school

Front

Associate Degree

Back

60 hours of coursework; takes about two years to complete

Front

Bachelor’s Degree

Back

120 hours of coursework; takes about four years to complete

Front

Major

Back

Subject of specialization in higher learning

Front

Master’s Degree

Back

Advanced degree after bachelor's; 30 additional hours of coursework

Front

Doctoral Degree

Back

Highest level of degree; 90 to 120 additional hours after bachelor's

Front

Extracurricular Activities

Back

Activities outside the normal curriculum