Different kinds of Colleges
These lessons are calledUniversity Starts Now
So why do we say “College”?
College typical refers to any higher education after
High SchoolAfter
Because there are different
levels and types of education beyond High
School, there are different levels
and types of Colleges.
When you continue
school after High School,
you become an Undergraduate
The first possible levels of education above High School are:
Vocational Collegeand
Community College
Vocational CollegeAt vocational college, students are taught the skills needed to perform a particular job. These colleges focus mainly on job-
specific skills, and as such have been considered more to be devoted to field
training. These colleges vary in the number of years to complete and prepare students
for work right after.
Physician’s Assistant
Mechanic
Electrician
Contractor
Metal Worker
Plumber
Computer Specialist
Community CollegeSometimes called Junior College or City College, are primarily two-year public institutions providing higher education and granting certificates, diplomas, and associate’s degrees. After graduating from a community
college, some students transfer to a 4-year College or University to complete a Bachelor’s Degree.
Some students skip Community
College after High School and go straight to a 4-year College
or University to earn their Bachelor’s
Degree
Students continuing their education after
graduating with their Bachelor’s
Degree are considered
graduate students. Education past this
point is called Postgraduate
Education
A university is an institution of higher education and research that
grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects and provides
both undergraduate education and postgraduate education.
Schools of postgraduate education are called
Graduate SchoolsA typical University will have Graduate Schools within
it. These schools offer at least a Master’s Degree.
Professional CollegesA professional college is a higher
level education school that prepares students for careers in
specific professional fields. These schools may typically be attended
upon completion of at least an undergraduate degree
(bachelor’s degree)
Dental School
Pharmacy School
Business SchoolJournalism School Veterinarian School
Law School
Medical School