Types of College Degrees
a two-year (if full-time) degree. Some associate degrees are designed to fully prepare you for a particular career (for example, medical assisting), and others are designed to allow you to transfer to a bachelor's program.
associate's degree
going straight to a job after high school
a college that also offers graduate programs. These tend to be larger, offer a wider range of programs, and have larger class sizes, but that's not always the case.
University
How many credits is typical of one college course?
3 credits
True
a four-year (if full-time) degree.
bachelor's degree
enlisting in an organization where you may fight or do other activities in support of the country's defense goals
joining the military
a college that offers certificates, associate degrees, and often stand-alone courses for workforce development or community enrichment. These colleges typically are non-residential and have lower tuition rates than four-year colleges.
community college
True or False: Not every course is worth 3 credits
True
CCV is the second largest college in Vermont. What is the largest?
UVM
a degree you earn after completing a bachelor's degree, such as a master's degree or doctorate. Master's degrees are typically completed in two years after a bachelor's degree, and a doctorate is often four or more years beyond a bachelor's degree.
graduate degree
a school that focuses on training for specific careers rather than academic coursework.
vocational school
a college that requires students to take courses in a wide range of topics in addition to their majors. These colleges largely offer bachelor's degrees but may also have associate degree programs.
Liberal Arts College
How many credits (a range) do you take per semester if you are a full time student?
12-15
75%
a specialized degree required by a particular profession (for example, an MD for doctors). These degrees typically follow a bachelor's degree and require three or more additional years of college.
professional degree
on-the-job training, typically beginning with training under a professional in the field. These are generally paid, with salary increasing as skills are mastered. Academic coursework may also be part of this.
apprenticeship
a college that largely focuses on technical degrees and often has fewer general education requirements than liberal arts colleges. These colleges usually offer both associate and bachelor's degrees.
Technical college
How many credits do you need to earn an associate's degree?
60
What percentage of CCV students are high school students?
35%
a training program that teaches you the technical skills required for a specific career (for example, medical billing and coding). These programs often don't include the general education classes that are part of degree programs.
Certificate program
a year after high school where you explore the world, do internships, or have a variety of plans to propel your life and explore options
gap year
a college with highly specialized majors (for example, Berklee College of Music).
Specialized college
How many credits do you need for a bachelor's degree?
120
How many campuses in Vermont does CCV have?
12