Levels of Higher Education

Levels of Higher Education

Mrs. Galvan

Trade School

 which also goes by the name of a technical or a vocational school, is an institution that exists for the sole purpose of teaching the skills to perform a specific job. This specialized training can range from welding to cosmetology to medical imaging.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a trade?

• Electrician

• Plumber

• Dental hygienist

• Pharmacist

Community Colleges

higher education institution that requires 60 hours or about 2 years to complete to earn an Associate's degree. You can earn a certificate or an associate's degree at a community college. Community college is also becoming an increasingly affordable option in comparison to the sky high tuition of university and increasing unemployment rates. According to 2011 statistics, the average tuition for public two year institutions was only $2,713.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following allows you to earn an ____________ when completing 60 hours of coursework?

• Certificate

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

Multiple Choice

What can be earned at a community college?

• Certificate

• Associate's degree

• Certificate & Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

University Level

any four year institution

Traits of an university

• A four-year college offers students an undergraduate degree in a wide range of academic majors.

• Majors are offered in social and physical sciences, the classics, humanities, and the arts.

• Colleges might confer a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science, depending on the major and their model.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is earned at an university?

• Welding Certificate

• Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

Multiple Choice

Which level is the highest level of education: Trade School, Community College or University?

• Trade School

• Community College

• University