Glossary of Terms
Articulation Process
A process by which agreements between a community college and another entity (K-12 or other post-secondary institution) identify courses and/or credits which have common course outcomes and objectives, allowing for the transfers of the credits from one entity to another.
Career Academy
A plan of study created for high school students from a Career Cluster area, which outlines a pathway for career exploration. The course(s) within the plan of study, may be for high school credit, dual credit, or college credit. Each course will include a component that explores the career field associated with each course. This plan of study may lead to employment or continued education. The academy is typically a partnership between a K-12 entity and a post-secondary institution.
Concurrent Enrollment
A student who is enrolled in two or more institutions at the same time. Institutions may include high school, community college, or other higher education institution.
Credit Course
Classes that are offered to meet the requirements for completing a degree, diploma, certificate or other formal award.
Curriculum
- The courses offered by an educational institution;
- a set of courses constituting an area of specialization.
Dual Credit
College credit course taught to high school students for which high schools can grant high school credit.
Early Entry
A student under 19 years of age pursuing a high school diploma, or GED who takes a college credit course.
Program of Study
A sequence of courses and activities leading to a degree, diploma or certificate in an academic discipline or subject area offered by a public institution. This type of program is commonly called a major.
Outline
A general plan.
Syllabus
A summary our outline of a course of study.
Transfer Credit
Credits earned at an accredited postsecondary institution which apply to an instructional program of study.