Careers- Post-Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Education after primary schooling.

Post-Secondary Education

Education after high school.

Community College/Junior College

2-year colleges for associate degrees.

4-year University/College

Institutions offering bachelor's degrees.

Trade School

Training for specific trades.

Associate’s degree

A 2-year college degree.

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor's degree from college.

Master’s Degree

Advanced degree after a bachelor's.

Graduate Degree

Degree after undergraduate study.

Certificate Program

Short-term specialized training.

Transcripts

Records of academic performance.

Tuition/Fees

Cost of college education.

Public School

Government-funded schools.

Private School

Tuition-based independent schools.

Room & Board

Housing and meals for students.

Dorm Rooms

On-campus student housing.

Major/Minor

Primary and secondary study areas.

Apprenticeship

Work and study in a trade.

Internship

Work experience in a field.

Admissions Application

Process to apply for college.

Financial Aid

Funding to help pay for college.

UC Schools (And how many)

10 University of California campuses.

CSU Schools (And how many)

23 California State University campuses.

Semester System/Quarter System

Academic terms structure.

College Application

Application to a college.

Credits/Units

Coursework measurement.

Fraternity/Sorority

College social organizations.

Military options

Education benefits for service.