1. Education Options after High School

2. Vocational or Technical Schools
Vocational/Tech School = 6 months to 2 yrs. after high school
Certificate, Diploma, Degree
Gwinnett Tech, Athens Tech
Building Trades
Automotive Trades
Medical Occupations
Dental Hygienist
Medical Technician
X-Ray Technician
Cosmetology – The Process Institute, Gwinnett Tech,
Electrician
Plumbing
Vet Tech

3. Military
Military – You have to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) to place in a certain position with the military.
Enlisted – Join right after high school
Officer – Attend and graduate from a 4 year college and then join the military.
Military – 3 to 4 years minimum commitment (120 credits = a college degree - if you attend a Military Academy)
Army – West Point
Navy - Annapolis
Air Force – Air Force Academy
Marines - Annapolis

4. College
Undergraduate Degrees – You may take either the SAT or ACT placement exams to get into college. Each college sets the score for admission.

5. College Associate’s Degree - A.S. or A.A. – 2+ years 60 Credits
Nursing
Dental Hygienist
Vet Tech
Clerical
Pre-Education
  Criminal Justice

6. College
Bachelor’s Degree – B.S., B.A., B.S.Ed. (I just used these to keep it simple) – 4+ years
120 Credits
Medical
Business
Education
Science & Engineering
Fine Arts
Humanities
Journalism
Government
Pre-Vet
Pre-Med
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law

7. College
Graduate Degrees & Professional School– You have to take another entrance exam and reapply to these programs after getting your undergraduate degree. GRE, GMAT, MAT, MCAT, PCAT, LSAT,
Master’s Degree – M.S., M.A. M.Ed., MBA, MAcc., MFA – 5-6 years post high school –
33-36 credits
after the Bachelor’s Degree
Medical
Business
Education
Science & Engineering
Fine Arts
Humanities
Journalism
Government

8. College Specialist Degrees Doctorate of Philosophy
6-7 years post high school
Ed.S.
30-36 credits after Master’s Degree
For those interested in education
Doctorate of Philosophy
8-10 years post high school.
33-36 credits after Master’s Degree depending on the area of study.
Ph.D. – Academia, Scientist, Psychologist
Ed.D. – Academia
Professional Degrees – M.D., J.D., Pharm. D., D.V.M.
10 to 14 years post high school
Each program determines how credits will be handled. Generally, residency and internship components are mandatory requirements of each program.
M.D. – Medical Doctor
J.D. – Lawyer
Pharm. D. – Pharmacist
D.V.M. or V.M.D. – Veterinarian
D.D.S. - Dentist