College terms to be familiar with
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education released a list of terms to help students and parents navigate through education choices.
This list of terms from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is designed to help parents and students navigate through their higher education choices.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education released a list of terms to help students and parents navigate through education choices. PhotoS Provided
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ACADEMIC ADVISER
The person at a college or university who helps students decide what classes to take, what major to pursue, etc.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students who want to attend a college or university must meet requirements, such as a specified ACT or SAT score, a combination of high school grade point average and rank in class.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Degree given upon completion of two years of full-time study or the equivalent. Most associate degrees are awarded by two-year colleges. Some associate degrees transfer to four-year universities.
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Degree given upon completion of four years of full-time study or the equivalent.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
A higher education institution that generally offers two-year degrees, but does not offer bachelor's or graduate-level programs.
COLLEGE CATALOG
A booklet published by a college or university that contains detailed descriptions of course and degree offerings, fees, academic policies and requirements for graduation.
COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY
A university that grants bachelor's, graduate and professional degrees and offers a wide variety of courses and degree programs. Comprehensive institutions also focus on research, extension and public service.
CREDIT HOUR
A unit used by colleges and universities for counting and recording work completed by a student. Usually one credit hour represents one hour of in-class instruction per week for 16 weeks in a specific subject.
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