Postsecondary Terms

I am called a "4-year-degree" and am typically obtained at a university.

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Doctor of Philosophy degree

• Master's degree

I am a credential that a person earns when he or she has successfully completed an accredited education program.

• certification

• registration

• license

• apprenticeship

Students study many years (8 years) before earning me.

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• Doctorate of Philosophy degree

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

• certification

• license

• registration

• diploma

I represent 2 full years of full-time college coursework.

• Associate's degree

• Master's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Doctor of Philosophy degree

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

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• Doctor of Philosophy degree

A professional organization will examine that you have graduated from an educational program & passed a test in order to get your name on my list.

• certification

• licensure

• registration

• apprenticeship

I am confirmation of a person's qualifications & completion of study for a particular occupation; usually represented by letters at the end of a person's name.

• Apprenticeship

• Doctor of Philosophy degree

• Credentials

• Diploma

I am a term used to describe an educational program meets quality standards & truly prepares students for employment in a chosen field.

• accreditation

• certification

• credentials

• registration