Educ 1300 Learning Framework Vocabulary 1-6:
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1 Degree 2 Foreword
3 Motivation 4 Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
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Degree Refers to the type of diploma students receive after
graduation and differs based on the number of credit
hours students complete.
, Credit Hours Represent the number of clock hours you spend in
each class every week during a term and the number
of credits you will earn if you satisfactorily complete
a course. For example, a one-credit course generally
meets once a week for 50 to 60 minutes.
certificate programs Certificate programs include a set number of courses
(usually 30 credits) that prepare students to
complete a specific task or educate them about one
particular aspect of a field to be able to obtain entry-
level positions. For example, an Emergency Medical
Technician certificate program prepares students to
enter the field of emergency medicine and start
working as first responders.
Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in These programs carry about 60 credits and allow
Science (AS) students to transfer to four-year programs to obtain
bachelor's degrees.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) These programs carry about 60 credits focused on
training students for a specific profession or career.
The AAS degree has fewer transferable credits than
the AA or AS degrees.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Four-year programs that carry about 120 credits.
Science (BS)
SMART Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
major : An area of study like psychology, engineering,
education, or nursing
Academic Plan A list of the courses you need to take and complete
in your program of study to graduate with a degree.
Returning Students A student returning to formal education after being
out of the educational system for some period of
time.
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1 Degree 2 Foreword
3 Motivation 4 Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
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Terms in this set (70)
Degree Refers to the type of diploma students receive after
graduation and differs based on the number of credit
hours students complete.
, Credit Hours Represent the number of clock hours you spend in
each class every week during a term and the number
of credits you will earn if you satisfactorily complete
a course. For example, a one-credit course generally
meets once a week for 50 to 60 minutes.
certificate programs Certificate programs include a set number of courses
(usually 30 credits) that prepare students to
complete a specific task or educate them about one
particular aspect of a field to be able to obtain entry-
level positions. For example, an Emergency Medical
Technician certificate program prepares students to
enter the field of emergency medicine and start
working as first responders.
Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in These programs carry about 60 credits and allow
Science (AS) students to transfer to four-year programs to obtain
bachelor's degrees.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) These programs carry about 60 credits focused on
training students for a specific profession or career.
The AAS degree has fewer transferable credits than
the AA or AS degrees.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Four-year programs that carry about 120 credits.
Science (BS)
SMART Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
major : An area of study like psychology, engineering,
education, or nursing
Academic Plan A list of the courses you need to take and complete
in your program of study to graduate with a degree.
Returning Students A student returning to formal education after being
out of the educational system for some period of
time.
