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Career Research RMS
Vocabulary for understanding common terms in career research
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Credit given at both the high school and college for college-level courses taken while in high school. | Dual Credit |
| Education beyond high school. Middle school and high school are referred to as secondary education, so postsecondary means after high school. | Postsecondary Education |
| A type of training that awards a certificate rather than a degree. Training is specific and will qualify you for a specialized entry level job. It requires 6 months to 2 years of education beyond high school, typically at a community college. | Certificate Programs |
| A training experience that prepares a person for a trade. You complete classes, however, most of your training is on-the-job. Depending on your trade, it takes 2-3 years of education beyond high school. | Apprenticeships |
| On-the-job training in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard. Typically requires a 4-year commitment. | Military Service |
| A 2-year degree awarded by a community or technical college. | Associate's Degree |
| A 4-year degree awarded by a university. | Bachelor's Degree |
| A degree awarded by a college or university for study beyond a bachelor's degree. Generally, requires 2 or more years of education beyond a bachelor's degree. | Master's Degree |
| A degree awarded by a college or university for study beyond a master's degree. Also known as a professional degree or Ph.D. Requires 3-8 years of education beyond a bachelor's degree. | Doctoral Degree |
| The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. | Median Pay |
| The projected rate of change in employment. The average rate for all occupations is 14 Percent. A growth rate that is considered to be faster than average is 18 percent and above. | Job Outlook |
| The projected numeric change in employment for this occupation during a certain time period. | Employment Change |
| General education degree; degree for those who did not finish high school, but with to earn an equivalent to a high school diploma. | GED |
| Part time or full time, paid or unpaid job-like setting which allows hands-on experience, allowing a person to see the skills required for a certain job. | Internship |
| A post-secondary institution that offers two-year associates degree, less expensive tuition, smaller classes, flexible schedules and the opportunity to transfer to a four-year college. | Community/Junior College |
| Four year institution which offers a wide range of programs, allowing students to obtain a specialized bachelor's degree. | College/University |
| A job with a work week of 40 hours or more, usually with set hours and set annual pay (salary). | Full-Time Job |
| A job with a 20 to 30 hour work week, usually paid by the hour. | Part-Time Job |
| Monetary aid which helps students pay for tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies and transportation. | Financial Aid |
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid. An application students must fill out to apply for any federal grant, student loan or on-campus job. | FAFSA |
| Money provided to a student that does not have to be repaid. | Grant |
| Money provided to a student that must be repaid. | Loan |
| The minimum education level required for a worker to enter the occupation. | Entry-Level Education |
| A test required or recommended by most colleges as part of the admissions process. The test includes English/Writing, Math, Science and Reading and scores range from 1 to 36. | ACT |
| Also known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test, a test of verbal, written, and mathematical abilities given by the College Entrance Examination Board throughout the year that is required or recommended by most colleges as part of the admissions process. | SAT |
| The subject of study in which the student chooses to specialize; a series of related courses, taken primarily in the junior and senior years of college. | Major |
| College degree programs for students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree. | Undergraduate Degree |
| College degree programs for students who have previously earned a bachelor's degree and who are working toward an advanced degree, like a master's or doctoral degree. | Graduate Degree |
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