How Do I Get There? Vocabulary

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A two-year program that provides broader knowledge in fields ranging from Biomanufacturing and Computer Information Systems to Dental Hygiene and Digital Media. The in-depth knowledge and skills acquired in this degree prepares students for employment in a career track with advancement opportunities.

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Applied Associate Degree (A.A.S.)

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A two-year program that provides the academic foundation for transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program. The Arts and the Science cover the curriculum taught in the first two years of a four-year program of study.

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Associate Degree (A.A., A.S.)

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This degree is achieved through a four-year program that provides in-depth, specialized knowledge in a major field of study. These degrees prepare students for employment in fields from Accounting to Theatre, or for further studies.

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Bachelor’s Degree/baccalaureate (B.A., B.S.)

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Also called postsecondary education, this is a term that refers to colleges, universities, and any education beyond high school that leads to a certificate or a college degree.

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Higher Education

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These colleges prepare skilled workers in specific occupations that generally do not require a bachelors or more advanced degree. Technical college students can earn certificates that prepare them directly for employment in a few months to a little more than a year.

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Technical College

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An institution of higher learning that offers both undergraduate (associate and bachelor’s) and graduate (master’s and doctoral) programs. These vary considerably in programs offered and in size.

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University

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A temporary step you take to build your career; provides a paycheck and experience

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Job

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A lifelong journey that builds on your skills, knowledge, and experience

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Career

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A broad term that encompasses the employment sector or category of jobs in which you work

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Occupation