CR301 College Vocabulary (Midterm)

A teacher of the highest rank in a college or university.

An educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.

A lump sum of money that a student receives from the federal government, their state government, or a private company, which they can use toward tuition or other school expenses. However, they must pay that money back after graduation, plus interest.

A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.

A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.

Is the process through which students enter tertiary education at universities and colleges. Systems vary widely from country to country, and sometimes from institution to institution.

An undergraduate degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six years.

A postgraduate academic degree is awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.

The most advanced degree you can earn, symbolizing that you have mastered a specific area of study, or field of profession.

The degree requires a significant level of research and articulation. Those who earn the degree must have researched a subject or topic thoroughly, conducted new research and analysis, and provided a new interpretation or solution into the field.