community college
a small college located near you; can only provide an associates degree or vocational degree; also known as a junior college (JC)
example: Modesto Junior College
example: Modesto Junior College
junior college (JC)
a small college located near you; can only provide an associate degree or vocational degree; also known as a community college
degree
a type of certification that is given after you complete certain requirements (classes)
university
a school that offers courses leading to bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degrees; also known as a “college” or “a 4-year”
example: University of California, Berkely
example: University of California, Berkely
college
a school that offers courses leading to bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degrees; also known as a “university” or “a 4-year”
example: California State University, Stanislaus
example: California State University, Stanislaus
graduate school
a program within a university or college that is only offered after someone gets their bachelor’s degree; graduate school provides master’s degrees and doctorate degrees
medical school
a specialized program where a student with a bachelor’s degree in a science LEARNS HOW TO BE A DOCTOR
example: University of San Francisco Medical School
example: University of San Francisco Medical School
internship
an unpaid position in a company or organization where someone can gain work experience in the career that they want to go in
law school
a specialized program where a student with a bachelor’s degree in humanities LEARNS HOW TO BE A LAWYER
example: Harvard Law School
example: Harvard Law School
credential
a degree or certificate that certfies that you are competant, trained, and knowledgeable in a subject
GPA
grade point average; represent the number value of your grades
college entrance exams
the tests you must take in order to get into college
example: ACT or SAT
example: ACT or SAT
California State University (CSU)
a 4-year college within California governed by the state; lower in cost; different entrance requirements than a UC
example: CSU, Stanislaus
example: CSU, Stanislaus
University of California (UC)
a 4-year college within California that is “private”; more expensive than a CSU; different entrance requirements than a CSU
Example: UC Merced
Example: UC Merced
major
the subject/area of study that you are choosing to study in college (4-year); usually needs at least 21 classes to complete
example: History, biology
example: History, biology
minor
a subject/area of study in college that has LESS requirements or classes need to complete
associates degree
a 2-year degree in a JC; a degree in a subject area; not high enough in degree level to get a great job
bachelor’s degree
a 4-year degree in a college or University in a specific subject area; good enough to get a good job
master’s degree
a higher level degree one can get at a 4-year college or university, but ONLY AFTER they have completed a bachelor’s degree; usally takes an additional 2 to 3 years; definately can get a good job with a master’s degree
doctorate degree
the highest level degree one can get at a 4-year college or university, usually takes 3-4 years; are considered an expert after they earn this degree; can definately get a great job; a degree for those working in profession
Ph.D.
the highest level degree one can get at a 4-year college or university, usually takes 3-4 years; are considered an expert after they earn this degree; can definately get a great job; a degree for those studying to find new information
college application
the paperwork a person is required to fill out (usually online) to enter into college; this paperwork requires your personal information, your grades, the list of activities you participate in;
