Important to Know!!! Possible Quiz in the Future Post-Secondary Education Vocabulary

What is a college? Colleges of applied arts and technology have full-time and part-time diploma and certificate programs. Many also offer Bachelor degrees in applied areas of study. Bachelor degrees in applied areas of study. Colleges tend to be more directly career-oriented than universities. This means they offer practical or hands-on training. Generally, a certificate program is 1 year or less, and a diploma program is 2 or 3 years. Colleges also have pre-trades and apprenticeship training, language training and skills upgrading. Most colleges offer courses that can transfer to universities

What is a university? Universities are institutions that can grant degrees. All universities have undergraduate (bachelor's) degrees, and many have graduate (Master's and doctoral) programs. Universities in Ontario are independent. Although they receive funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, each institution is self-governing and regulates its own programs, admissions and faculty.Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, each institution is self-governing and regulates its own programs, admissions and faculty. Undergraduate degrees usually take 3-4 years to complete, if you study full-time. An "honours degree" (the fourth year) is usually required if you want to go to a graduate program (Master's degree). Many universities allow students to combine subject areas (e.g., a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology) into a "double major." Many universities also offer professional programs, such as medicine, dentistry and law. In some cases, you can begin these programs after 2 or 3 years of undergraduate study.

What is a trade school? A trade school, also known as a technical school or a vocational school, is an educational institution that exists to teach skills related to a specific job. Vocational schools are traditionally distinguished from two-year junior colleges and four-year universities by their goal to impart job-specific training and education to students who are typically bound for blue-collar jobs in the workforce, rather than the aim to provide academic education for students pursuing careers in white-collar disciplines. While many schools have largely adhered to this convention, the purely vocational focus of other trade schools has since begun to shift "toward a broader preparation that develops the academic" as well as technical skills of their students, following the advent of the 1990s. junior colleges and four-year universities by their goal to impart job-specific training and education to students who are typically bound for blue-collar jobs in the workforce, rather than the aim to provide academic education for students pursuing careers in white-collar disciplines. While many schools have largely adhered to this convention, the purely vocational focus of other trade schools has since begun to shift "toward a broader preparation that develops the academic" as well as technical skills of their students, following the advent of the 1990s.

The A’s Academic Year- early September to late April, and includes two consecutive semester or terms of four months each. Admission - being allowed into an institution, faculty or program once you meet the entrance requirements. Adult Basic Education (ABE) – allows adult students to earn the equivalent of a Grade 12 diploma. Advanced Placement – a program that allows you to receive credit or advanced standing in university courses while still in high school. Applied Programs – two-year diplomas or one-year certificates that lead to employment in a specific field. Apprenticeship – a training program that combines on the job training with in school instruction. To qualify, you must be employed in a trade area and be registered through your employer. Audit – taking a course for interest and not for credit. (Not all courses may be audited.)

The B’s & C’s Baccalaureate – bachelor’s degree, awarded in recognition of completion of a undergraduate program (usually four years) of post-secondary studies. Calendar – an annual publication, issued by post- secondary institutions to provide information regarding academic regulations, programs, courses, grading, and related topics. Career Program - a set of courses leading to a certificate or diploma. Certificate – a formal credential awarded upon successful completion of program of study. Certificate programs usually require up to one year of study.

The C’s Continued Continuing Education – non credit courses, lectures, work shops, and seminars, usually offered in the evening or on weekends, in areas such as: general interest, employment, language skills, vocational, and business. Cooperative Education (Coop) – a program that combines classroom learning with semesters of paid practical work experience. Credit – a value assigned by an institution to a course, to represent the quantity of work accomplished during a particular period of study.

The D’s Degree – an academic credential awarded by a university or university-college. Bachelor’s degree- 4 years Master’s degree- bachelors + 2 Years Diploma – completion of program 2 years or more Discipline – a field of study within a department of post-secondary institution. Ex (Psychology/Faculty of Arts) Distance Education – home study/school. Printed materials, television broadcasts, audiotapes, teleconferencing, tutorial contact, seminars, labs, and examination, as well as interactive video, electronic mail, the Internet, and audio graphics.

The E’s ECE – Early Childhood Education Elective – a course that is used to fulfill credit requirements beyond those specifically required for a program. ELTT – Entry Level Trades Training EMAT – English and Math Achievement Test

The G’s and H’s GED – General Education Development Test (passing the test leads to Grade 12 equivalency). Grade Point Average (GPA) – a figure derived by using grade points – a numerical value given to an alphabetical letter grade – to compute an average measure of performance. Most GPAs are based on a four-point scale. Honours – in universities, the specialization in one discipline, usually during the third and fourth years of study. It is designed for students of above average ability.

The L’s LAB – the segment of a course dedicated to experimental or practical activities. Most science courses have a lab component. LSAT – Law School Admission Test Major – in universities, the specialization in one discipline (subject area), usually during the third and fourth years of study. Example: Major in English Mature students – a category of admission generally for students who may not meet the academic requirements, but who qualify for entry based on previous work experience, existing skills, or age.

The P’s, R’s and S’s Practicum – the portion of a course, which is made up of practical work experience in the relevant field of study. Prerequisite – requirement(s) that must be met before students may register in a particular course. Registration – the process of selecting specific courses in a particular term. After students are admitted into an institution, they must complete the registration process to get the courses they desire. Seminar – the segment of a course devoted to discussion, presentations, and group projects.

The T’s, U’s and V’s TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language TRAC – Training Access Program for the Trades Transcript – an official record of all courses taken with credits and grades documented. The Admissions Office or Register’s office maintains your transcript at all post-secondary institutions. TSE – Test of Spoken English University-College- institutions that have transfer programs and offer some degree programs Vocational and Trades Training – vocational, trades and health training or upgrading to meet the needs of employment.

Final Words Now you know the words you need to know to make it out in the post –secondary world! There will be a quiz next class on this terminology as you will need to know what the websites are talking about when you graduate and are looking into post- secondary