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Education n Training
Unit 8 Study Guide
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | A program in which 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 two years |
| Bachelor's Degree | A certificate of completion awarded to a person after successfully completing a required set of college courses in both general and specific areas |
| Credit | Unit of measurement that schools use to determine whether students are progressing toward graduation |
| Elective | A course that is not requieired but can be chosen by students 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 |
| Postsecondary Education | Any education or training following high school |
| Prerequisite | A course that is required before another course can be taken |
| Tuition | The fee thatolleges charge to take their classes |
| Vocationional | A course or program that teaches job skills |