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(Microsoft 2011a). Types of Higher Education?. 6th Grade Postsecondary Investigation #2. Pre-Test. What is the approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities? What are common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Types of Higher Education?
6th Grade Postsecondary Investigation #2
(Microsoft 2011a)
Pre-Test
1. What is the approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities?
2. What are common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions?
3. Name two websites that provide valuable postsecondary institution information.
Objectives
• Review the types of higher education– Vocational – Online– 2-Year Community College and Technical College– 4-Year College and Universities
• Types of higher education differences– Degrees Offered – Advantages – Costs
Review Last Lesson
1. The divorce rate for a college graduate is what percentage lower– 20%
2. Students report that going to college ________ their horizons– Broadens
3. Students report that going to college helps them ___________ their values and beliefs– Clarify
Higher Education
• Over 4,000: Two & Four-Year Colleges & Universities– Around 2,500 Four-Year Schools– Around 1,500 Two-Year Schools
• Should be a postsecondary institution fitting your – Career goals– Interests– Skills – Desired college experience
Type of Postsecondary Schools
• Vocational Schools– Usually between one to two years
• Online Colleges– Can be one year all the way to doctorate (up to 12 years)• Community and Technical Colleges• 2-year schools
• Universities and Private Colleges– 4-Year schools
Community Colleges: 2-Year School
• Associate Degree: leads straight high skill careers– Ex: Art, Physician Assistant, Psychology, Web Design
• Smaller classes: More professor contact• Cost: Significantly less than four-year schools– Commuter: Can live at home, may be easier transition
• Admitted: Most high school grads get admitted– Transfer Credits: Many classes are accepted at your 4-year
colleges of interest
Public 4-Year University
• Degrees: Business, Engineering, Design, Theater – Admitted: more difficult than 2-year school, varies
• Larger Classes: less access to faculty– More graduate assistant instructors than at other schools– Tends to have less discussion in classes
• Cost: Not as expensive as a private college • More activities: athletics, clubs, concerts, political
Community College vs. University
• Watch the Community College vs. University video• Write down the biggest benefits of a – Community College (Note: Technical colleges have some
of the same benefits)– University
Community College Benefits
1. Fewer students per class– Get more personalized instruction
2. Less expensive3. Transition is easier at a community college – Because you can live at home
4. Many credits can transfer to 4-year colleges5. Many 2-year degrees lead directly to good high skills careers
University Benefits
• Have university housing– More of a complete colleges experience
• A lot to do– Sports, clubs, many school events, concerts
• You can earn different types of degrees– Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PHD
• Learn to live on your – Get many life lessons
Group Discussion
• Identify two of the biggest benefits of a – Community College – University
Vocational Postsecondary Schools
• Private school: Focus on training for a specific career– Often connects students to employers after completion
• Examples of vocational schools– Aveda Institute: 1-year, Cosmetology, Massage, etc.– Dunwoody Technology: 2-year, Automotive, Computer– Minnesota School of Horseshoeing: 3 to 6 months
• Often does not require any or as many core classes– Ex: English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language
Technical College: 2-Year School
• Increasingly more overlap with community college– Smaller classes: More professor contact– Cost: Significantly less than four-year schools– Admitted: Most high school grads get admitted– Commuter: Can live at home, may be easier transition
• Associate Degree: leads straight high skill careers– Ex: Carpenter, Dental Hygienist, Web Designer, Chef
• Apprentice Program: offered for some degrees
Private 4-Year College
• Degrees: Biology, Dance, Philosophy, Spanish – Admitted: more difficult than 2-year school, varies
• Smaller Classes: more access to faculty– Few graduate assistant instructors than large university– Tends to have more discussion in classes
• Cost: Tends to be the most expensive type of college– Often provides some of the best financial aid programs
• Campus Life: highest % of students living on campus
Online College
• Degrees: Advertising, Nursing, Computer Programming – Admitted: more difficult than 2-year school, varies
• Convenience of learning at home– Can major in subject not offered at local colleges
• Quality of education continues to improve• Often costs less money
Explore Postsecondary Institutions
• Get info for colleges of interest • Refer to Minnesota College University document– Look up college websites
• Other websites to explore– univsource.com – www.a2zcolleges.com– Naviance – Iseek– College Board
(Microsoft 2011c)
Post-Test
1. What is the approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities?
2. What are common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions?
3. Name two websites that provide valuable postsecondary institution information.
Review
1. Approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities– 4,000
2. Common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions– Community and Technical Colleges
3. Two websites that provide valuable postsecondary institution information– univsource.com, www.a2zcolleges.com– Naviance , Iseek, College Board
References• Microsoft Office Images. (2011a). Snapshots of careers. Retrieved from
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/people-CM079001925.aspx#mt:0|• Microsoft Office Images. (2011b). Snapshots of college life. Retrieved from
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/people-CM079001925.aspx#mt:0|
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