Higher Education Terms

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a school for higher education, can also award doctoral degrees.

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university

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a place for higher education or a trade

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college

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a school for higher education, usually a more affordable 2 year school

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community college

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a school where students learn skills required for a particular career; usually hands on learning

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trade school

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a specific course of study students can specialize in

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major

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courses a student can focus on, in addition to their major

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minor

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an academic degree, usually after completing 2-3 years of courses

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associate degree

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an academic degree, usually given after going to school for 3-7 years

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bachelor's degree

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an academic degree given to college graduates to show a higher level of expertise in a field of study

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master's degree

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someone who is getting an education after high school, but before earning a bachelor's degree

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undergraduate student