Graduate

Graduate refers to an individual who has successfully completed a course of study or training, especially a person who has been awarded an undergraduate or first professional degree.

Overview

A graduate is a person who has successfully completed a degree, course, or training. This term is most commonly used to refer to individuals who have completed a university or college degree program. However, it can also refer to individuals who have completed a high school or secondary school diploma, a vocational school certificate, or a professional school degree.

Types of Graduates

There are several types of graduates, depending on the level of education or training completed. These include:

• High School Graduate: A person who has completed high school or secondary school education.
• College Graduate: A person who has completed a college or university degree program. This can further be classified into:

 * Undergraduate: A person who has completed a bachelor's degree program.
 * Postgraduate: A person who has completed a master's or doctoral degree program.

• Vocational School Graduate: A person who has completed a vocational or trade school program.
• Professional School Graduate: A person who has completed a professional degree program, such as law, medicine, or business.

Graduate Studies

Graduate studies refer to the academic programs beyond the bachelor's degree. These include master's degree programs, doctoral degree programs, and post-doctoral programs. Graduate studies are typically more specialized and focused than undergraduate studies, and they often require a higher level of academic achievement for admission.

See Also

• Education
• Higher Education
• Academic Degree
• Vocational Education

References

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