| You can easily find post secondary education in | | | | education is much more concentrated, allowing the |
| colleges and universities across the US and Canada. In | | | | student to become an expert or master (hence the |
| North America, secondary education ends with the | | | | term Master's Degrees). Those who wish to take their |
| 12th grade; any formal education received after high | | | | graduate studies to the highest level will seek a good |
| school graduation is considered post secondary. | | | | university Doctorate degree program. With a Doctoral |
| Undergraduate degree programs are available in many | | | | degree, the graduate can qualify for positions with |
| exciting fields of study. | | | | authority and responsibilities beyond that of the |
| The term post secondary education is very broad, and | | | | undergrad, including scientific research and teaching |
| covers every type of training and every level of adult | | | | positions. |
| education, from technical certification all the way to | | | | No matter your position on the academic ladder, Post |
| graduate degrees. In order to qualify for college | | | | Secondary Education is always a good choice to get |
| degree programs, most schools require proof of a high | | | | ahead. |
| school diploma or GED. Additionally, a good grade point | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| average (GPA) is required for entry into many of the | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, courses and |
| better colleges and universities. | | | | or services associated with ANY ONE particular |
| At the undergraduate level, students may opt for | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised on our website. |
| two-year degrees, known as Associate degrees; or | | | | Copyright 2008 - All rights reserved by Media Positive |
| Bachelor degree programs, which can take up to four | | | | Communications, Inc. |
| years to complete. If your goal is learning the basics of | | | | Notice: Publishers are free to use this article on an |
| any field (whether it be the arts, computers, health | | | | ezine or website, provided the article is reprinted in its |
| care, etc.) the Associate (AA or AS) and the | | | | entirety, including copyright and disclaimer, and ALL links |
| Bachelor's (BA or BS) are the typical choices of | | | | remain intact and active. |
| undergraduate degrees. | | | | To get started, search for colleges and universities |
| After you have completed an undergraduate degree | | | | offering post secondary education on and send a |
| program, perhaps you are ready now to select a | | | | request for more information about specific degree |
| specialty in your chosen field and begin graduate | | | | programs that interest you. |
| studies. At the graduate level, post secondary | | | | |