direct into the work force. For example: engineering, journalism, foreign language, marketing, etc. Graduate Degrees are advanced degrees in your chosen field. Usually close to the subject of the Bachelor’s Degree. For example: a nurse who’d like to help with anesthesia, would go back to school to earn their Master’s and become certified Anesthesia Nurse. Professional Degrees/Certificates are advanced degrees requiring extensive knowledge in your chosen field, typically requires 8 years of school and several years of follow up training directly in your field of study. For example: a Doctor or Lawyer. Vocational/Trade Schools or Career Colleges Post-Secondary Educational Institutions are private trade or career schools and community colleges that may offer vocational programs in a variety of career fields. These schools are designed to provide vocational education or technical skills required to perform the tasks of a certain job. For example: mechanics, beauticians/cosmetologists, HVAC, plumbing, construction, etc. Some reasons to choose a vocational/trade/career college: You’ll be able to take classes directly related to skills needed in that profession. These schools usually require less time than a traditional degree. Many career training schools help graduates find jobs through job placement programs. Non-Degree Certificate Programs Path to Independence (P2I) out of the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) This is an inclusive, two-year, non-degree certificate program offering a college experience to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This program has students taking UNR college classes with typical peers, while providing classroom support. Students who participate in the P2I program can receive tutoring from a peer tutoring program.
direct into the work force. For example: engineering, journalism, foreign language, marketing, etc. Graduate Degrees are advanced degrees in your chosen field. Usually close to the subject of the Bachelor’s Degree. For example: a nurse who’d like to help with anesthesia, would go back to school to earn their Master’s and become certified Anesthesia Nurse. Professional Degrees/Certificates are advanced degrees requiring extensive knowledge in your chosen field, typically requires 8 years of school and several years of follow up training directly in your field of study. For example: a Doctor or Lawyer. Vocational/Trade Schools or Career Colleges Post-Secondary Educational Institutions are private trade or career schools and community colleges that may offer vocational programs in a variety of career fields. These schools are designed to provide vocational education or technical skills required to perform the tasks of a certain job. For example: mechanics, beauticians/cosmetologists, HVAC, plumbing, construction, etc. Some reasons to choose a vocational/trade/career college: You’ll be able to take classes directly related to skills needed in that profession. These schools usually require less time than a traditional degree. Many career training schools help graduates find jobs through job placement programs. Non-Degree Certificate Programs Path to Independence (P2I) out of the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) This is an inclusive, two-year, non-degree certificate program offering a college experience to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This program has students taking UNR college classes with typical peers, while providing classroom support. Students who participate in the P2I program can receive tutoring from a peer tutoring program.
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