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C.O. Unit 8 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | a program where a person learns to do a certain job by working with a skilled worker |
| Associate degree | a certificate of completion awarded to a person after completing a program of study in a particular area, usually lasting 2 years |
| Bachelor’s degree | a certificate of completion awarded to a person after they successfully complete a required set of college courses in both general and specific areas, usually lasting 4 years |
| Credit | units of measurement which schools use to determine whether or not students are progressing toward graduation |
| Elective | a course that is not required but can be chosen by a student according to their interests |
| Financial aid | methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, etc. |
| GED certificate | a document stating that a person has passed a five-part test in the areas of writing, social studies, science, reading, and math |
| Graduate school | a program of study beyond a bachelor’s degree |
| Internship | a temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work experience in a career field |
| On-the-job training(OJT) | learning on the job |
| Post-secondary education | any education or training following high school |
| Prerequisite | a course that is required before another course can be taken |
| Tuition | the fee that colleges charge to take their classes |
| Vocational | a course or program that teaches job skills |