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- 4. These are often larger and offer more majors and degree options—bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees—than colleges. Most contain several smaller colleges, such as colleges of liberal arts, engineering or health sciences. These can prepare you for a variety of careers or for graduate study. In order to be labeled as a _____, the school must offer at least one type of graduate degree.
- 9. Community colleges offer two-year associate degrees that prepare you to transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree. They also offer other associate degrees and certificates that focus on preparing you for a certain career. Community colleges are often an affordable option with relatively low tuition.
- 10. This label describes schools with few or no graduate programs. Size is not a measure of quality.
- 11. A postsecondary academic program that typically takes four years to complete. It is considered an undergraduate degree.
- 12. A form that prospective students fill out to apply to a college or university
- 14. A title given by a university or college to a student who has completed a program of study.
- 16. Some private colleges are specifically for men or for women.
- 18. These are businesses that offer a variety of degree programs which typically prepare a student for a certain career. They tend to have higher costs, which could lead to graduating in greater debt, and their courses are typically not transferable to other colleges.
- 19. A postsecondary course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.
- 20. Funds that help students pay for their education.
- 21. An official piece of paper stating that a student has earned a degree or finished a course of study. High schools, colleges, and universities give these out.
- 23. Some private colleges are connected to a religious faith. The connection may be historic only, or it may affect day-to-day student life.
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- 1. These colleges originated during a time when African-American students were denied access to most other colleges and universities. 100+ of these colleges serve a predominantly African-American student body, providing an opportunity to both earn a degree and connect with their cultural heritage.
- 2. The Academies are five highly selective institutions that prepare students to serve immediately as officers in their chosen branch.
- 3. Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions are colleges and/or universities that serve at least 50% low-income students and at least 10% students who identify as _______,_______, or ______.
- 5. These colleges offer a broad base of courses in areas such as literature, history, languages, mathematics and life sciences. Most are private and offer four-year programs that lead to a bachelor's degree. These colleges can prepare you for a variety of careers or for graduate study.
- 6. ______ colleges rely mainly on tuition, fees and private sources of funding. Private donations can sometimes provide generous financial aid packages for students.
- 7. These are defined as colleges or universities where at least 25% of the students enrolled are Hispanic.
- 8. A postsecondary course of study that demonstrates mastery of a specific area of study that requires a significant amount of research and study, and a presentation of findings.
- 13. Proof, by exam, to a government or self-governing professional body that one is able to complete a task or has the knowledge needed to practice in a specific field.
- 15. _______ colleges are funded by the government and usually offer lower tuition than ________ colleges, especially for students who are residents of the state where a college is located. Applicants who are from a different state will pay a large additional fee called out-of-state tuition.
- 17. A postsecondary academic program, below a bachelor's degree, that delivers basic academic knowledge and skills.
- 22. A _____ will offer four-year programs that lead to a bachelor's degree. These include universities and liberal arts colleges.