1.1 Vocabulary - Careers in Child Development

What is an associate degree?

• A degree granted after a four-year course of study

• A degree granted after a two-year course of study

• A degree awarded after completing a master's program

• A degree awarded after completing a doctoral program

Which degree is typically awarded after completing undergraduate studies?

• Associate degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• Doctoral degree

What does child development refer to?

• The process of learning a new language

• The sequence of changes in a child from birth to adulthood

• The development of community support systems

• The process of obtaining educational credentials

What is the primary focus of careers in community support?

• Teaching and instruction

• Assisting children with special needs

• Helping the community or specific groups within it

• Conducting medical research

What are credentials?

• A type of degree awarded by universities

• Qualifications indicating capability for specific work

• A sequence of child development stages

• A type of community support service

Which of the following is an entry-level job characteristic?

• Requires a master's degree

• Requires minimal education and experience

• Requires extensive medical knowledge

• Requires community support experience

What is the focus of careers in education?

• Medical research

• Teaching, instruction, and training

• Community support

• Child development

What is the role of intervention careers?

• Conducting medical procedures

• Assisting children with special education needs

• Providing community support

• Awarding academic degrees

What is a master's degree?

• A degree awarded after a two-year course of study

• A degree given after one or two years of study following a bachelor's degree

• A degree awarded after completing a doctoral program

• A degree awarded after completing undergraduate studies

What is the primary focus of medical careers?

• Community support

• Child development

• Specialized knowledge of medicine to help people

• Teaching and instruction