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College/Career Unit
College/ Career Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | A two-year degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, and some universities, typically requiring 60 credit hours. |
| Bachelor’s Degree | An undergraduate degree awarded by colleges and universities after completing a program of study, usually lasting four years and requiring around 120 credit hours. |
| Junior College | A type of educational institution that offers two-year programs leading to an associate degree or transfer to a four-year university. |
| Public University | A university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or local government, often offering lower tuition rates for in-state students. |
| Private University, | An independent institution of higher education that is not funded by the government, typically charging higher tuition fees. |
| Liberal Arts | A broad field of study that includes humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, emphasizing critical thinking and communication skills. |
| Accreditation | A process by which an institution or program is evaluated and recognized as meeting certain standards of quality and effectiveness. |
| ACT | A standardized test used for college admissions in the United States, assessing high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. |
| Transcript | An official record of a student’s academic performance, including courses taken, grades received, and degrees awarded. |
| Credit Hour | A unit of measure that represents the amount of time spent in class and the amount of work required for a course, typically equating to one hour of classroom instruction per week over a semester. |
| Academic Advisor | A faculty or staff member who helps students plan their academic paths, select courses, and navigate college policies. |
| Tuition | The fee charged for instruction at a school or university, typically calculated per credit hour or as a flat rate per semester. |
| FAFSA | The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a form that students fill out to determine their eligibility for financial aid from the federal government. |
| Subsidized Loan | A federal student loan for which the government pays the interest while the student is in school at least half-time, during the grace period, and during deferment. |
| Unsubsidized Loan | A federal student loan for which the borrower is responsible for paying the interest at all times, including while in school. |
| Loan Consolidation | The process of combining multiple federal student loans into a single loan with a fixed interest rate, simplifying repayment. |
| Forbearance | A temporary postponement of loan payments, allowing borrowers to reduce or suspend payments for a limited time due to financial hardship. |
| Internship | A temporary position that provides practical experience in a particular field, often for college credit or as part of a degree program. |
| Apprenticeship | A training program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, typically in skilled trades or technical fields. |
| Certification | A formal recognition that an individual has demonstrated a specific level of knowledge or skill in a particular area, often required for certain professions. |
| Resume | A document that summarizes a person’s education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments, typically used when applying for jobs. |
| Master’s Degree | A graduate degree awarded after completing a program of study beyond the bachelor’s degree, usually requiring one to two years of additional coursework. |
| Doctoral Degree | The highest level of academic degree, typically requiring several years of study and original research, culminating in a dissertation. |
| S.T.A.R. | Situation - Task - Action - Result |
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