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What does a degree refer to?
What are credit hours?
The number of clock hours spent in each class weekly and the credits earned upon satisfactory course completion.
What do certificate programs include?
A set number of courses (usually 30 credits) focused on a specific task or aspect of a field.
What is an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)?
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What does an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) focus on?
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Study Notes
Degree
- Represents the diploma type received upon graduation.
- Varies based on credit hours completed by students.
Credit Hours
- Define the time spent in class each week during a term.
- One-credit course typically meets weekly for 50-60 minutes.
Certificate Programs
- Comprised of about 30 credits of coursework.
- Designed to prepare students for specific tasks or entry-level positions.
Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)
- Typically consists of 60 credits.
- Allows transfer to four-year programs for bachelor's degree attainment.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Also requires approximately 60 credits.
- Focused on career-specific training with fewer transferable credits compared to AA or AS degrees.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Four-year degree programs requiring about 120 credits.
SMART
- Acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely.
Major
- Represents a student's primary field of study, such as psychology, engineering, or nursing.
Academic Plan
- A structured list of courses necessary for graduating with a degree.
Returning Students
- Individuals resuming formal education after a hiatus.
Office Hours
- Designated times when instructors are available to meet with students.
Adjuncts
- Part-time instructors at an educational institution.
Motivation
- The internal drive or desire to pursue activities.
Intrinsic Motivation
- Arises from internal desires rather than external pressures.
Extrinsic Motivation
- Driven by external rewards or the avoidance of negative consequences.
Mindsets
- Refers to beliefs about personal qualities, such as intelligence and talent.
Resilience
- The ability to persist through difficulties and challenges.
Grit
- The combination of passion, perseverance, and resilience towards long-term goals.
Emotional Intelligence (EI)
- The skill of recognizing, understanding, and managing one's own and others' emotions.
Sisu
- A Finnish concept representing courage and determination to act in difficult situations.
Perceiving Emotions
- The ability to identify feelings and understand their origins and implications.
Managing Emotions
- Based on the idea that feelings can be adjusted or improved.
Intra-personal
- Relates to self-awareness, assertiveness, independence, self-regard, and self-actualization.
Inter-personal
- Encompasses empathy, social responsibility, and building interpersonal relationships.
Stress Management
- Involves stress tolerance and impulse control.
Adaptability
- Includes reality testing, flexibility, and resilience in various situations.
General Mood
- Associated with one's outlook; optimism and happiness.
Academic Calendar
- Lists important campus-specific dates, including financial aid deadlines, registration, exams, and holidays.
Procrastination
- The act of delaying tasks that require immediate attention.
Prioritize
- The process of organizing tasks, goals, and values by importance.
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