Education, Training, and Experience

What is a career and technical program?

• A course of study that prepares students for careers in specific trades and occupations that need skilled workers, combining academics and job-specific skills.

• A program focused only on academic theory without practical skills.

• A recreational club for students interested in hobbies.

• A general education course required for all students.

What is an apprenticeship?

• Working for a qualified professional to learn a skilled trade, earning a salary while learning important skills needed to succeed in a high-demand career.

• Attending a four-year university to study general education subjects.

• Starting your own business without any prior experience or training.

• Volunteering for community service projects in your free time.

An associate's degree is:

• A four-year degree earned through colleges and universities

• A two-year degree earned through community colleges

• The highest degree a person can earn

• Earned after completing at least one year of study beyond a bachelor's degree

A bachelor's degree is:

• A two-year degree earned through community colleges

• A four-year degree earned through colleges and universities

• The highest degree a person can earn

• Earned after completing at least one year of study beyond a bachelor's degree

A master's degree is earned after completing at least one year of study beyond a ________ degree.

• bachelor's

• doctoral

• associate

• high school

A doctorate degree is also called a ________.

• PhD

• MBA

• BSc

• MD

Programs like these that are ________ (relating to more than one branch of knowledge) broadly prepare students for careers in human services.

• interdisciplinary

• monolingual

• specialized

• isolated

Which of the following careers may require a master's or doctorate degree to advance, according to the passage?

• Marriage and family therapy

• Psychology

• School counseling

• All of the above

Some human services careers require only a degree and no additional licensure, certifications, or professional registration.

• True

• False

According to the passage, what is one benefit of postsecondary education in human services?

• It can add thousands of dollars to personal income over a lifetime.

• It guarantees immediate employment after graduation.

• It eliminates the need for further training.

• It reduces the number of years required for a degree.