Degree programs
Also known as a technical or vocational school, these programs are focused on building the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a specific industry or trade.
What is trade school?
Colorado Springs, CO
The location of the Air Force Academy
How many senior military colleges are there?
6
In addition to the military, two of the largest state and federally sponsored service programs that serve our country.
What is AmeriCorps and Peace Corps?
Courses that students take during high school and earn college credit.
dual enrollment
A four-year college degree
What is a bachelor's degree?
Kings Point, NY
Location of the Merchant Marine Academy
How many military junior colleges are there?
4
Catchall term that refers to all kinds of learning that is available after high school
What is continuing education?
Difference between a college and university?
Colleges are smaller, private and focused on undergraduate education. Universities are larger and offer undergraduate and graduate courses.
An undergraduate degree awarded after two years of study
What is an associate's degree?
New London, Connecticut
Location of the Coast Guard Academy
Program that allows graduating cadets from two-year programs to commission as Second Lieutenants as they continue to complete a four-year bachelor's degree at another college.
What is the Army ROTC's Early Commissioning Program (ECP)
Formal relationship between an individual and a nation state that establishes rights and responsibilities on both parties.
What is citizenship?
A college partly funded by local and/or state government and serves students from the area they're located.
What is a community college?
What is an articulation agreement?
Annapolis, Maryland
Location of the Naval Academy
Where are the military junior colleges?
Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, GA
Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama
New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM
Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Wayne, PA
Four ways to become a citizen
Born in the U.S., one parent is a U.S. citizen and meets specific residency requirements, citizenship through naturalization, and members of the U.S. armed forces may be eligible for naturalization through a year of honorable service.
Advantages to dual enrollment?
Jumpstart on college degree and save money and time
Programs in high school that allow students to master skills such as becoming a welder, electrician, plumber or medical technician.
CTE (career and technical education)
West Point, NY
Location of the United States Military Academy
Where are the military colleges located?
Norwich University, Norwich, Vermont/ The Citadel, Charleston, SC/ Texas A&M, College Station, TX/ University of Northern Georgia, Dahlonega, GA/ Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA/ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Volunteers who are 18 years or older travel to locations all over the world to live and serve local communities
What is Peace Corps?
Name at least three ways for students to earn college credit while in high school
AP classes, IB class, CTE programs (credits toward associate's degree or trade school) and summer programs