The different types of degrees Tuesday, October 4 College week 2016 College Knowledge The different types of degrees Tuesday, October 4 College week 2016

1st Period Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. Teacher reads the definition: the granting of official approval to practice a profession or do something professionally or legally. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. Students who know the answer stand up. Those who don’t know the answer, but wish to “bluff” the answer stand up, also. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student’s team. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student’s team.

Certification or Licensure 1st Period Answer Certification or Licensure

2nd Period Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. Teacher reads the definition: This degree is a 60 credit degree that is made up of credits that will transfer to a four-year school or into a career. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. Students who know the answer stand up. Those who don’t know the answer, but wish to “bluff” the answer stand up, also. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student’s team. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student’s team.

AS Degree (Associates of Science) 2nd Period Answer AS Degree (Associates of Science)

3rd Period Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. Teacher reads the definition: This degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, and state colleges upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years. This degree allows a student to transfer to a 4-year university. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. Students who know the answer stand up. Those who don’t know the answer, but wish to “bluff” the answer stand up, also. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student’s team. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student’s team.

AA Degree (Associates of Arts) 3rd Period Answer AA Degree (Associates of Arts)

4th Period Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. Teacher reads the definition: This degree is a four-year degree. It typically takes four years of full- time study to earn this type of degree. In these four years, you will complete 120 semester credits or about 40 college courses. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. Students who know the answer stand up. Those who don’t know the answer, but wish to “bluff” the answer stand up, also. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student’s team. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student’s team.

4th Period Answer Bachelor’s Degree

5th Period Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. Teacher reads the definition: This degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. Students who know the answer stand up. Those who don’t know the answer, but wish to “bluff” the answer stand up, also. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student’s team. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student’s team.

5th Period Answer Master’s Degree

6th Period Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. Teacher reads the definition: This type of degree is an advanced terminal degree that is designed for individuals who wish to develop advanced knowledge and theory beyond the master's degree level, but may not wish to pursue a degree at the doctoral level. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. Students who know the answer stand up. Those who don’t know the answer, but wish to “bluff” the answer stand up, also. The first person to stand up, will get to go first, and answers for their team. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student’s team. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student’s team.

6th Period Answer Specialist Degree

7th Period Divide students into two teams: half the room vs. the other half of the room. Teacher reads the definition: This degree is the highest level of academic degree. Not just medical students are able to earn this degree, but nearly any student in any area of academic study can earn this degree. When the teacher reads the definition, students must provide the word. Students who know the answer stand up. Those who don’t know the answer, but wish to “bluff” the answer stand up, also. The first person to stand up will get to go first, and answers for their team. If the student provides the correct answer, count the number of students standing and award that number of points to the student’s team. If the student answers incorrectly, count the number of students standing and deduct that number of points from the student’s team.

7th Period Answers Doctorate Degree