So if you don't know an elective from a credit, or the difference between a transfer or receiving institution --check out our glossary below.
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Admission GPA--the grade point average used to determine acceptance to a program. May include a certain number of credits or certain courses.
After-degree--after you complete an undergraduate degree, you may choose to further your education in a more specialized area. For example, an after-degree in education. Applied Degree--normally a four-year degree which includes one year of practicum; offered through colleges and technical institutes; work experience is part of the program; generally less expensive than going to a university; Example: Bachelor of Applied Science; may limit options for graduate studies (master ‘s level). |
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Bachelor's degree (undergraduate degree)--normally taken as a four-year (120 credit) program at a university or university-college; some institutions offer three year degrees, particularly in arts. Block or Program Transfer – normally a diploma that is accepted as a block into a university degree; also referred to as 2 plus 2 degree or Post-diploma degree program. For example: Lakeland College environmental diploma wildlife and fisheries major graduates may receive up to 2 years (60 credits) when they transfer to Athabasca University, Royal Roads University, University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge and University of Minnesota. |
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Certificate--generally a one-year, specialized program; sometimes offered on a part-time or full-time basis, daytime or evening; may ladder into diploma programs. Competitive GPA--the required GPA recommended by the receiving institution in order to be considered for admission. The minimum GPA to apply to a program may be 2.5, but if many students apply each year, the competitive GPA may be 3.0. Co-op Programs--generally available in the third or fourth year of a university degree; co-operative education options may be available in which a student works in a related field as part of the degree requirements. Core Requirements--courses required in order to meet graduation requirements at the college or university. Credential--the document issued by the post-secondary institution in recognition of completion of a required set of courses. Examples are certificate, diploma and degree. Credits--the numerical value assigned to a course by a post-secondary institution based upon the number of contact / classroom hours per week. |
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| Diploma--normally taken full time over two years as a package of courses (canned program); can be pursued on a part-time basis; may contain work placements. Lakeland Examples: Animal Science Technology, Business Administration, Early Learning & Child Care and Interior Design. | |
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| Electives--courses chosen by students for credit towards their programs. | |
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Grades--may be assigned as percentages, letter grades, number grades; Lakeland College uses the 4-point scale. Grade Point Average (GPA)--the student’s average based upon number of credits and marks. GPA may be used to determine such thing as admission to a program, suspension and Dean’s List. Graduate Degree--Continuation of study upon completion of an undergraduate degree in a specialized area of study and at an advanced level, such as a Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree/Ph.D. |
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| High School Pre-requisites--high school courses required in order to be admitted to a certificate or degree program. For example, many Lakeland College programs require 30-level English and math for admission; high school courses required to take a university-level course in the same or similar field (Example: CHEM 30 from high school is required in order to take any university-level chemistry courses). | |
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Junior Level Courses--normally 100-level courses; introductory and broad in nature; provide the pre-requisite for higher level courses; may be restrictions as to the number of junior-level courses allowed in order to meet graduation requirements. | |
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Overall GPA – a student’s total grade point average on all courses. |
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Pre-professional year--a general year of courses (normally taken in Arts, Sciences or a University Transfer program) which are used to determine admission to a specific program or faculty. For example: Students cannot go directly from high school into pharmacy, so they take at least one year of pre-professional studies before applying to a pharmacy program. Pre-requisites--courses required in order to be eligible to take subsequent courses. Post-Secondary Pre-requisites--university-level courses required before taking higher level courses. For example SOC 100 is a pre-requisite for 200-level sociology classes.). |
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Receiving Institution--the institution (university) the student transfers to in order to receive a credential; transfer credits are awarded by the receiving institution. Residency Requirement--the percentage of course work a student must complete at the degree-granting institution in order to receive a credential; at most institutions, residency requirement is 50% which means that students must spend two years (60 credits) of a four-year degree (120 credits in total) at the university. |
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Sending/Transfer Institution--the institution where the student first completes courses. Senior Level Courses--normally 200, 300, 400-level courses; higher level and more specialized; normally, prerequisite courses are required; transfer students must check the university (receiving institution) calendar regarding senior-level requirements and course prerequisites. Shelf Life--some institutions have time limits on the granting of transfer credit, especially in areas where up-to-date curriculum is essential (such as business, nursing, computer science). Specified Credit--when transfer credit is awarded for an exact match. For example HIST 266 = HIST 351). |
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Transfer Agreements--agreements between two institutions (a sender and a receiver) that specify how the sending institution's course or program will be accepted for credit at the receiving institution. Transfer Credits--course credits may be awarded for matching courses at different institutions; minimum grades to transfer may be in effect; may be recognized through formal agreements or may be awarded only after the student has applied to the receiving institution and submitted official transcripts. |
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University Transfer program--the first one or two years of a degree-level program taken at a college before transferring to a university or private college with an accredited degree program. Unspecified Credit--when transfer credit is awarded but the course is not deemed an exact match. For example HIST 266 = HIST 3xx. |
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