Types of Educational Institutions
College An institution of higher education that offers a curriculum leading to a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor Science degree. An institution of higher education that offers a curriculum leading to a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor Science degree.
University A university usually has a liberal arts college as well as several specialized colleges and graduate programs in such fields as business, engineering, agriculture, law, and medicine. A university usually has a liberal arts college as well as several specialized colleges and graduate programs in such fields as business, engineering, agriculture, law, and medicine. Students earn a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or higher degrees: Master of Arts or Science degrees and Ph.D. Students earn a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or higher degrees: Master of Arts or Science degrees and Ph.D.
Junior College / Community College Generally a transfer institution which provides courses to parallel the freshman and sophomore offerings at four-year colleges and universities. In addition to transfer programs, community colleges may offer Associate degree programs and career-oriented certification programs for students primarily concerned with finding a job. Generally a transfer institution which provides courses to parallel the freshman and sophomore offerings at four-year colleges and universities. In addition to transfer programs, community colleges may offer Associate degree programs and career-oriented certification programs for students primarily concerned with finding a job.
Technical School Independent professional schools which provide four- or five-year training programs in the field of engineering and the physical sciences. They are often known as Institutes of Technology. Independent professional schools which provide four- or five-year training programs in the field of engineering and the physical sciences. They are often known as Institutes of Technology.
Business School Business schools fall into two categories: Business administration Business administration Two-year secretarial course in conjunction with supplementary liberal arts courses. Two-year secretarial course in conjunction with supplementary liberal arts courses.
Vocational Technical School Similar to community colleges in that they offer career-oriented programs that may last from a few months to a couple of years. Specialized institutes usually offer an intense program in one very specific skill area. Similar to community colleges in that they offer career-oriented programs that may last from a few months to a couple of years. Specialized institutes usually offer an intense program in one very specific skill area.
Nursing School There are two kinds of nursing school: Schools affiliated with hospitals; students receive R.N. (Registered Nurse) degrees upon completion of their training. Schools affiliated with hospitals; students receive R.N. (Registered Nurse) degrees upon completion of their training. Schools affiliated with 4-year colleges; students receive both a B.S. degree and an R.N. and have possibilities of entering the field of nursing administration. Schools affiliated with 4-year colleges; students receive both a B.S. degree and an R.N. and have possibilities of entering the field of nursing administration.
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