Undergraduate education
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate education (/ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuɪt ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/) is the post-secondary education pursued prior to postgraduate education. It includes all the academic programs up to the level of a bachelor's degree.
Etymology
The term "undergraduate" is derived from the Latin words "sub" meaning "under" and "gradus" meaning "step", indicating a step before obtaining a graduate degree.
Related Terms
- Bachelor's Degree: An academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to seven years.
- Associate Degree: An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting two years.
- Diploma: A certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a college or university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study.
- Postgraduate Education: A higher level of education taken after completion of an undergraduate degree, usually in the form of a master's degree or doctorate.
- Tertiary Education: The level of education following secondary education, including undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational education and training.
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate education is the first level of post-secondary education, following secondary education. It includes all the academic programs up to the level of a bachelor's degree. In the United States, undergraduate education is typically a four-year program, but it can range from two to six years in other countries.
Undergraduate education includes associate and bachelor's degrees. An Associate Degree is typically a two-year program that can either lead to a specific vocation or transition to a bachelor's degree program. A Bachelor's Degree is a four-year degree that is more comprehensive, with a balanced emphasis on general education and specialization in a major field of study.
Undergraduate education can be in a broad range of academic disciplines, from the humanities to the sciences, and from professional studies to interdisciplinary studies. The curriculum for undergraduate education varies widely by country and institution, but it typically includes a broad range of courses in a chosen major field of study, along with general education courses in various disciplines.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Undergraduate education
- Wikipedia's article - Undergraduate education
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