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requires 60 hours of coursework, usually taking two years to complete; vary based on school and subject area

• Bachelors degree

• Masters Degree

• Associate Degree

• Doctoral Degree

requires 120 hours of coursework, usually taking four years to complete; include general education courses and courses specific to the student’s major

• Associate Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Doctoral Degree

• Masters Degree

highest level of degree available; requires between 90 and 120 additional hours of coursework after the bachelor’s degree (could be less if you already have a master’s degree)

• Associate Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• Doctoral Degree

advanced degree earned after completing a bachelor’s degree; requires at least an additional 30 hours of coursework after the bachelor’s degree

• Associate Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters degree

• Doctoral Degree

institution of higher learning which offers teaching and research facilities and awards a variety of bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates

• University

• College

• High School

• Technical School

institution of higher learning which offers training for specific careers, such as welding, culinary arts, plumbing, medical assisting, cosmetology, etc.; sometimes provide students with licensure, certification or associate degrees; also known as vocational college or trade school

• Community college

• University

• College

• Technical school

subject of specialization chosen by a student of an institution of higher learning

• major

• Schedule

• Math

• Reading

activities falling outside of the normal, required curriculum of school

• English course

• Government class

• extracurricular activities

• Spanish course

institution of higher learning which offers associate degrees; often government supported and less expensive than universities and colleges

• Community College

• University

• technical school

• high school

group of similar occupations and industries

• career cluster

• major/minor

• scholarship

• grant