Terminology
Bachelor’s Degree or Undergraduate Degree
a university or college degree, a first degree after high school
Graduate Degree
a degree taken after a Bachelor's or Undergraduate degree
Master's Degree is a graduate degree taken after Bachelor's
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) is a graduate degree taken after Master's
MD - Doctor of Medicine is an undergraduate degree but it requires prior university study
General vs Honours Degree
General is usually 3 years of study; Honours 4 years of study
BA vs BSc
some degrees are offered in different departments ie. a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or a Bachelor of Science in Psychology
there will be different high school admission requirements for these degrees even though your major is Psychology in both cases
Concurrent Teacher Education vs. Consecutive Teacher Education
Concurrent means teacher education taken alongside a first degree
Consecutive means teacher education take after a first degree has been earned
Red Seal Trade
a specific list of trades that are recognized throughout many provinces
Journeyperson
A certified Journeyperson is recognized as a qualified and skilled person in a trade and is entitled to the wages and benefits associated with that trade. A Journeyperson is allowed to train and act as a mentor to a registered apprentice. (Stats Canada)
College Certificates
a program of study at an Ontario College which is usually 2 semesters in length
Diploma
a program of study at an Ontario College which is usually 4 semesters in length
Advanced Diploma
a program of study at an Ontario College which is usually 6 semesters in length
College Bachelor’s Degree (Must have 6 Gr. 12 U/M to apply)
a program of study at an Ontario College which is usually 8 semesters in length