1. Bachelor's Degree

   • An undergraduate degree typically completed in three to four years.

2. Master's Degree

   • A postgraduate degree earned after completing a bachelor's degree.

3. Doctorate (Ph.D.)

   • The highest academic degree awarded by universities, usually after completing original research.

4. Associate Degree

   • A two-year degree typically offered at community colleges.

5. Undergraduate

   • A student pursuing a degree at the bachelor's level.

6. Graduate

   • A student pursuing a degree at the master's or doctoral level.

7. Major

   • The main field of study chosen by a student in a bachelor's program.

8. Minor

   • A secondary field of study chosen by a student in addition to their major.

9. Core Courses

   • The required courses in an academic program that provide fundamental knowledge.

10. Elective Courses

    • Optional courses that students can choose based on their interests.

11. Prerequisite

    • A course or requirement that must be completed before enrolling in another course.

12. Credit Hours

    • A measure of the amount of coursework required for a course or degree program.

13. Curriculum

    • The overall structure and content of an academic program.

14. Semester

    • One of the two main academic terms in a school year.

15. Academic Year

    • The period of time that includes two semesters or more of study.

16. Academic Advisor

    • A faculty member who provides guidance on course selection and academic goals.

17. Graduation Requirements

    • The criteria that students must meet to complete their degree program.

18. Academic Transcript

    • A record of a student's academic performance and courses taken.

19. Coursework

    • The assignments and activities completed for a course.

20. Capstone Project

    • A final project or research assignment that summarizes a student's learning.

21. Field of Study

    • A specific area or subject of academic focus.

22. Continuing Education

    • Education and training for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge.

23. Distance Learning

    • Education that takes place remotely, often through online platforms.

24. Internship

    • A work experience program related to a student's field of study.

25. Research Paper

    • A written work that presents the findings of a research study.

26. Course Catalog

    • A comprehensive list of available courses in an academic institution.

27. Course Outline

    • A document outlining the objectives, content, and schedule of a course.

28. Graduate School

    • An advanced educational institution that offers postgraduate programs.

29. Academic Discipline

    • A specific field of study within an academic program.

30. Core Competencies

    • Essential skills and knowledge required for success in an academic program.

31. Graduate Assistant

    • A student who works as an assistant to a faculty member on research or teaching.

32. Thesis

    • A research paper required for completion of a master's program.

33. Dissertation

    • A lengthy research project required for completion of a doctoral program.

34. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

    • Units of credit awarded for completing continuing education courses.

35. Auditing a Course

    • Attending a course for learning purposes without receiving academic credit.

36. Co-op Program (Cooperative Education)

    • A program that combines academic study with paid work experience in the field.

37. Academic Probation

    • A period of restricted enrollment due to unsatisfactory academic performance.

38. Dean's List

    • A recognition of students who achieve high academic performance.

39. Academic Scholarship

    • Financial aid awarded to students based on academic achievement.

40. Graduation Ceremony

    • A formal event celebrating students who have completed their academic program.

Remember to practice using these words in sentences and contexts relevant to academic programs. Developing your vocabulary and language skills will contribute to achieving a higher band score on the IELTS exam. Good luck with your studies!