CERTIFICATES 1 academic yr. (Sept. – April) Approx. tuition: $12,000-$15,000 Common studied degrees: Business, Health Care, IT, and pre-requisite certificate High school diploma & transcripts are required DIPLOMAS 2 to 3 academic yrs. Approx. tuition: $12,000-$16,000 Hands-on programs that satisfy demands of technical and professional careers Work internships are provided Can be transferred towards a Bachelor’s degree High school diploma & transcripts are required ASSOCIATE DEGREE 2 academic yrs. Approx. tuition: $12,000-$18,000 Common degrees: Associate of Arts (Business) and Associate of Arts (Science) A combination of general studies (Sciences and Arts) and specialised subjects of interest After 2 yrs., students can transfer to the 3rd year of a university High school diploma & transcripts are required %'46+(+%#6'5. &+2.1/#5. &')4''5. #%#&'/+% 241)4#/5 COLLEGES, TECHNICAL INSTITUTES Career oriented programs Transferable credits to Universities Programs offered: Diploma, Certifi- cate, Applied Bachelor’s degree, and Associate Degree Usually, smaller class sizes than universities Generally, more affordable tuition than universities Private and public Junior Colleges also available UNIVERSITIES Attention on research skills and critical thinking Programs offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, and PhD Large lectures with small tutorial/lab classes Universities tend to have research facilities and an abundance of social opportunities (fraternities, sororities, sporting events, clubs, etc.) Private and public 2156 5'%10 '&7%#6+10 #%#&'/+% 241)4#/5 12
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