College Vocabulary

A college degree that is earned after completing a specific course of study, usually in 4 years

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctorate

A 2 year degree typically earned at a community college

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctorate

Any type of education that takes place after high school. This is another term for higher education

• Advanced Placement

• Associate's

• Post-secondary

• Undergraduate

A degree given to students who complete an advanced program of study, typically requiring 1-2 years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctorate

Any type of education that takes place after high school. This is another term for postsecondary.

• Advanced Placement

• Associate's

• Undergraduate

• Higher Education

A student who already has an undergraduate degree and is studying for a master’s or doctorate degree

• Associate's

• Academic Advisor

• Undergraduate Student

• Graduate Student

The highest degree awarded by a university, usually requires at least 3 years of study beyond a master's degree

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctorate

College level courses offered in high school that allow students to earn college credit

• Core curriculum

• Prerequisite

• Advanced Placement (AP)

• Higher Education

A specific set of required courses that college students must take in order to graduate

• Prerequisite

• Advanced Placement (AP)

• Degree

• Core Curriculum

A student’s overall academic performance, calculated as the average of grades earned in all courses, usually on a 4-point scale

• Transcript

• Grade Point Average (GPA)

• Prerequisite

• Advanced Placement (AP)