Higher Learning
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
2 year integrated program offering college level courses also known as the IB program.
Endowment
account of donation funds invested in order to continuously generate income ; the original endowment amount is left alone, while the income it generates is available for spending.
Earning Potential
amount of money an individual should be able to earn in his or her career.
Professional Certification
earned to verify qualification to perform a job ; government institutions; considered voluntary.
Professional License
earned to verify qualifications to perform a job; awarded by government agencies; required by law for some careers.
Dissertation
elaborate ,comprehensive , independent research project contributing to the field of study.
GED
general equivalency diploma; certificate considered equivalent to a high school diploma , earned by passing a test.
GPA
grade point average ; average grade earned by a student, converted to a 4 point scale.
Master's Degree
graduate degree requiring 30 to 72 credit hours after the bachelor's degree is earned, as well as possibly requiring a written thesis or dissertation ; typically takes 2 or 3 years of full- time to study to complete.
Doctoral Degree
graduate degree requiring 48 to 72 credit hours after the master's degree is earned , as well as a written thesis or dissertation ; typically takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study to complete ; also known as doctorate.
Professional Degree
graduate degree which focuses on skills and practical analysis over theory or research ; degree required to work in a certain profession or intended to prepare the student for an exam required to work in a certain profession.
Post - secondary Education
optional level of schooling beyond what is required by law; also known as higher education or tertiary education; includes all education beyond the high school level, such as vocational training & college.
Vocational, Trade & Technical Schools
post - secondary institutions providing job - specific training through formal classes & hands- on training directly related to a student's career of interest ; award diplomas or certificates , & may also prepare students for a licensing exam.
Community & Junior Colleges
post - secondary institutions providing traditional academic classes with flexible scheduling; award associates degrees; diplomas & or certificates ; also known as 2 year college.
Colleges & Universities
post- secondary institutions providing traditional academic classes as well as any number of campus amenities ; award bachelor's degree's , may or may not offer graduate degree's ; also known as 4 year colleges.
Networking
process of building & utilizing beneficial, professional relationships.
Dual Enrollment
program allowing students to enroll in college courses for credit while still in high school.
Advanced Program
program created & controlled by the college board in which introductory college level courses are taught in high schools also known as AP.
Amenity
something which makes life easier or more enjoyable
Admissions
term meaning anyone with a high school diploma or GED is admitted
Graduate
term used to describe the advanced level of academic post-secondary education, includes master's level & doctoral level ; may be used to describe the degrees, courses , students , etc.
Undergraduate
term used to describe the fundamental level of academic post-secondary education; includes associate level & bachelor's level; may be used to describe the degrees,courses, students,etc.
Bachelor's Degree
undergraduate degree requiring 120 to 140 credit hours & typically taking 4 years of full-time study to complete ; also known as baccalaureate degree
Associate Degree
undergraduate degree requiring 60 to 80 credit hours & typically taking two years of full-time study to complete.