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Unit 8 Education
Vocabulary for Unit 8 Career Orientation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A program in which a person learns to do a certain job by working with a skilled worker | Apprenticeship |
| A certificate of completion awarded to a person after completing a program of study in one particular area, usually lasting two years. | Associate Degree |
| A certificate of completion awarded to a person after successfully completing a required set of college courses in both general and specific areas | Bachelor's Degree |
| Unit of measurement that schools use to determine whether students are prgressing toward graduation | Credit |
| A course taht is not required but can be chosen by students according to their intrests | Elective |
| Methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, etc. | Finacial Aid |
| A document stating that a person has passed a five-part test in the areas of writing, social studies, science, reading, and math | GED certificate |
| A program of study beyond a bachelor's degree | Graduate School |
| A temporary paid or unpaid position that involves direct work expirence in a career field | Internship |
| Learning on the job | On-The-Job-Training (OJT) |
| any education or training following high school | Postsecondary education |
| A course that is required before another course can be taken | Prerequisite |
| The fee that colleges charge to take their classes | Tuition |
| A course or program that teaches job skills | Vocational |