Speech language pathologists

Speech language pathologists

Academic Calendar

 

·         A calendar that breaks the year into 10 months of work an two months off during the summer

 

Associate's Degree

 

·         An educational degree awarded for the successful completion of the equivalent of two years of post secondary studies

 

Bachelor's degree

 

·         An educational degree awarded for the successful completion of the equivalent of four years of post secondary coursework

 

Continuing Educational Training

 

·         Additional training in an individual's current field

 

Doctoral degree

 

·         The highest academic degree awarded in a specific area of study

 

General education diploma (GED)

 

·         An adult alternative to the high school diploma

 

Instructional coordinators

 

·         People who oversee school curricula and make sure that state standards are met

 

Masters degree

 

·         An educational degree awarded for the completion of additional studies following a bachelor's degree

 

Median Salary

 

·         The salary that is in the middle of the range of all possible salaries

 

Preschool

 

·         Early childhood education catering to children too young to attend kindergarden

 

School Board

 

·         A council of elected members that determines how a district should be run

 

School District

 

·         A group of public schools linked geographically

 

School superintendent

 

·         The person who oversees all of the schools in a school district

 

Speech language pathologists

 

·         The school officials who assist students who have difficulty speaking clearly due to physical, mental, or emotional issues

 

Vocational Training program

 

·         An adult training program that teaches the skills necessary to start a career in new field