Postsecondary Terms

Front

bachelor's degree

Back

I’m called a 4-year degree, but some students take five years to complete me.

Front

apprenticeship

Back

The biggest part of my job training program is working with a master for several years to learn a trade.

Front

certification

Back

I am a statement or credential that a person earns when he or she has successfully completed an education program and performance assessment.

Front

doctor of philosophy degree

Back

Students study many years and won’t earn me until they complete a research project and a thesis about their findings.

Front

licensure

Back

You must complete an accredited program and pass a test before a government agency will issue me.

Front

on-the-job training

Back

I’m pretty rare in healthcare, but occasionally you might find me in an entry-level position.

Front

associate's degree

Back

I represent two years of full-time college coursework.

Front

master's degree

Back

If you study non-stop, you could receive me six years after you graduate from high school.

Front

registration

Back

A professional organization or agency will examine you before you can get your name on my list.

Front

diploma program

Back

I represent one year of full-time college coursework.