college and carre33r readines Flashcards
define “major”
A focus of study
how many credits is the average college course worth
3
how many credits is considered full time
12-18
how many credits is 1/2 time
6-11
define each level of education
associates
associates
60+ credits average time 2-3 years
bachelors
120+ average time 4-6 years
Masters
150+ average time 6-8 years
which level of degree must be completed before going for a 1st professional degree
bachelors
do you have to have an associates before a bachelors
no
do you have a bachelors before a masters
yes
what can you earn form each type of college
community
asssociates, certification
traditional
bachelors, masters, or phd
non-traditional
Associates, bachelors, masters, or phd
trade/vocational
licesnse, certification, associates
professional
1st professional degree
type of career that would need each level of degree for thier careeer
trade license
cosmetologist, welder, electrician, plumber
associates
fire fighter. police officer, graphic desin
bachelors
teacher, nurse, enginner