College Vocab

College Vocab

by Tori Ball

​GPA ( Grade Point Average )

​Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. It’s meant to score you (usually on a GPA scale between 1.0 and 4.0) during your studies and shows whether your overall grades have been high or low.

​Major

The area of study you focus on while your pursuing college degree is often referred to as your major. Majors consist of a group of core classes as well as any additional requirements determined by your degree program.

​Minor

​A minor in college often compliments (goes with ) you rmajor and allows you to explore a similar or different field... By contrast, minors generally require 18 credit hours or more, typically in the six- to seven-course range.

​Major Vs Minor

​Associates Degree

​An associate degree is the first level of non-vocational degree you can pursue following a high school diploma. Typically designed to be completed in two years or less, associate degree programs include introductory courses through which students can start to learn about a particular field or academic discipline.

​** Non-Vocational means not related to a certain field / profession**

​Bachelors Degree

​A bachelor's degree is an Undergraduate Degree which students study a subject of their choice at an academic institution, and is commonly known as a college degree. ... Bachelor's degrees typically take around four years to complete, or roughly 120 semester credits

​Undergrad means not graduate school (after bachelors)

​Masters Degree

​Post- Bachelors Degree ( 4 years). A Master’s Degree is a certification, awarded by a University/College, recognizing that a person has mastered a well-established and generally-agreed set of knowledge within a specific area.

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​Doctorates Degree

​A doctorate degree is the highest earned academic degree in U.S postsecondary ( after bachelors) education. Doctoral degrees typically take four or more years to complete, and the number of credits required for completion may vary depending on the program.