Higher Education Options Objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to Identify the different types of post secondary institutions that exist in the United States Explain the hierarchy of degrees available at US postsecondary institutions ID: 904308
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Slide1
Kids2College
Lesson
1,
Higher Education
Options
Slide2Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Identify the different types of post secondary institutions that exist in the United States.
Explain the hierarchy of degrees available at U.S. postsecondary institutions.
Describe the economic benefits of furthering their education beyond high school.
Locate information on the degrees required for specific careers.
Slide3Vocabulary
Associate degree
Bachelors degree
Certification
Community college
Doctoral degree
Four-year college/university
License
Major
Master’s degree
Postsecondary education
Salary
Vocational school
Slide4Postsecondary EducationWhen you continue learning after finishing High School.
There are many ways to continue your learning and the choices you make depend on what you want to accomplish (what is your goal?).
Slide5Vocational School Ideas
Carpentry
Health Care
Day Care
Cosmetology
Culinary Skills
Construction Machines Training
Slide6Community College
A college where you attend 2 year degree programs and can earn an Associate’s Degree
Usually does not have dorms or housing for students
Can use classes toward a 4-year school and a 4-year degree called a Bachelor’s Degree
Slide74-Year College or University
Usually
, you live on campus or near campus.
You attend for 4 years to complete classes toward a particular major.
Upon completion you will earn a Bachelor’s Degree.
You may finish college here, or may be taking these classes in preparation for graduate school in order to get a Master’s Degree.
Slide8Graduate School
Attended after completing a degree at a 4 year college or university
Attended at any age, sometimes, people take a break from school and go back to get a new or different degree.
You can earn a Master’s Degree or even a Doctoral Degree at graduate school.
Slide9Want to Learn More?Check out these websites!
My Future My Way
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/my-future-my-way
You Can Go!
http://youcango.collegeboard.org
Slide10Opening Journal Turn to page
4
in your student handbook.
First, we are going to create a KWL Chart identifying things we already know.
Now,
l
et’s talk about
different ways we can continue our education after high school
.
Let’s turn to page 5 in our student handbook.
Slide11Fast Forward to My Future! Page 5
Education
Agriculture
Engineering/Architecture
Performing Arts/Music
Language
Psychology
Slide12When you complete a program of study after high school, you earn a .
A
is a school where you learn specific trades.
A
is a two-year school where you can earn an associate degree.
A
is a school where students work towards earning a bachelor’s degree; it is also where students earn a master’s or doctoral degree.
Academic DegreesA usually takes two years to complete. You can earn it at a community college or at some four-year colleges.A takes about four years of studying full time to complete. It also is required for admission to advanced degree programs, like law and medicine. You may earn it at a public or private school.
It is required for many jobs and for getting a license in certain fields. (A license is a document that shows a person is allowed to work in a certain field. Most licenses require you to take a test and meet other standards).A
is awarded to students who continue going to school after they finish their bachelor’s degree. It usually takes between one and three years to complete.A is the most advanced degree. It usually takes between three and seven years to complete. If you w
ant to earn this degree, you need to earn a bachelor’s degree first. Many programs also require you to have a master’s degree. Once you finish this type of degree you are considered an expert in the subject you earned your degree in.
Slide13I’m Going to College!
Let’s take pictures! Please complete the worksheet found on page 6 in your student handbook.
Slide14Academic Degrees Now that you know about the kinds of schools you can attend, let’s talk about the types of degrees you can earn.
Slide15Associate’s Degree
After 2 years of college
An Associate’s Degree will help you get a job in management or mechanical design (these are only a couple ideas).
http://
www.payscale.com
/college-salary-report/majors-that-pay-you-back/associate
Slide16Bachelor’s Degree
Received from a 4 year college program.
5 Most Popular majors are:
Business Administration
Psychology
Nursing
Biology
Teaching
Slide17Master’s Degree
Achieved as a graduate student, usually in 5
th
-6
th
year of college
Top 3 Master’s Degree Jobs:
Biomedical Engineering
Statistics
Aerospace Engineering
Slide18Certificate vs License
Certificate:
Sometimes but not always required for performing tasks. Can show improvement in a subject.
License:
A permit (allowance) required for someone to perform a trade (job). For example: an
autoshop
Slide19Taking College to the Bank, page 7 & 8
Pay Scale by Degree & Experience
Salary: an amount of money a person earns each year.
Slide20Closing Journal
Go to page
9
Please complete before next
class