For the purposes of this part:
Advanced degree means a professional or graduate degree, e.g., master's, Ph.D., J.D.
Agency means an agency as defined in 5 U.S.C. 105 , and the Government Printing Office.
Certificate program means post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
Director means the Director of OPM or his or her designee.
OPM means the Office of Personnel Management.
Participant Agreement means a written agreement between the agency and each Pathways Participant.
Program Participant or Pathways Participant means any individual appointed under a Pathways Program.
Qualifying educational institution means-
5 C.F.R. §362.102