AVID Academic Vocab #4

Major

A student's primary field of study.

Minor

A secondary field of study requiring fewer courses than a major.

Double Major

Completing two majors at the same time.

Undergraduate Degree

A degree earned after high school, typically a bachelor's.

Graduate Degree

An advanced degree earned after a bachelor's.

Pre-requisite

A required course or condition needed before taking another course.

Unemployment

The state of not having a job while actively looking for one.

Bachelor of Science

A bachelor's degree focused on science or technical subjects.

Bachelor of Arts

A bachelor's degree focused on humanities or liberal arts.

College

An institution that provides higher education.

Department

A division within a college focused on a specific subject.

Degree Plan

A list or outline of courses needed to complete a degree.

Transfer Equivalency

How courses from one school count toward another school's requirements.

JD

A graduate law degree (Juris Doctor).

MD

A graduate medical degree (Doctor of Medicine).

MBA

A graduate degree in business (Master of Business Administration).

PHD

A doctoral degree focused on research (Doctor of Philosophy).

Residency

Supervised training for medical school graduates.

Internship

Temporary work experience in a field.

Career

A long-term job or profession.

Career Outlook

The expected future demand and job opportunities in a field.