College and Career Terms

4 year degree

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctorate

2 year degree

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctorate

A degree beyond (after) a Bachelor's.

• Associate's

• Master's

The highest level of education

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctorate

Education after high school

• Secondary school

• Postsecondary school

• Dual credit

A club or organization that allows students to compete in career activities.

• Cluster

• CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization)

A collection of student work in school subjects, activities, or programs.

• Career portfolio

• Wages

• Salary

Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study funds awarded to students to pay for college.

• Financial aid

• Wages

• Salary

Credit given in both high school and college for college-level courses taken while in high school

• Credit cards

• Extra credit

• Dual Credit

Which one is the cluster?

• Athletic Trainer

• Assistant Manager

• Airline Pilot

• Architecture and Construction