2011 Wyoming Post-High School Planning Days book

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TABLE OF CONTENTS A Message to Students……………………………………………………….……..……………..……………………….………….page 1 A Message to Parents……………………………………………………………………………….…………………….…..………..page 2 Post-High School Planning Days Schedule………………………….……………………….…………………………………page 2 Guideposts for Selecting a College or Technical School…..…………………………….…………………………….page 10 Definition of Common Terms Used in College………………..……………………………….…………………………..page 11 Sample Questions to Ask at a College/Career Day…………..……………………………….………………………….page 12 College Comparison Worksheet……………………………………….…………………………………………………………..page 13 College Characteristics……………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………page 15 Develop a Plan to Finance Your Education…………………………..………………………………………………………..page 15 What Does Post-Secondary Education Cost………………………..…………………………………………………………page 15 Financial Aid………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………..page 16 Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship Program…………………………..………………………………………………………..page 18 McGinley Interest Inventory………………………………………………..……………………………………………………….page 27 Holland Theme Descriptions………………………………………………..……………………………………………………….page 29 Occupations by RAISEC Theme Types…………………………………..……………………………………………………….page 30 Wyoming Education Facts at a Glance…………………………………..………………………………………………………page 34 College Program Undergraduate Comparison………………………..……………………………………………………..page 36

A MESSAGE TO STUDENTS The information regarding the educational institutions in this handbook is intended to be brief and generally limited to programs of study, admissions requirements, and costs. More complete information will be provided by the institutional representatives during the Planning Days program. To receive further information after the program is over simply address your inquiry to the person listed in the index of “PD Participants & Contact Info.”

All fee listings in this manual are for the academic year. Please keep this in mind while doing your college planning, as there may be changes in cost by the time you are ready to enroll.

The colleges and vocational schools participating in Planning Days are only a sample of the many institutions available to you. For information concerning other post-secondary schools, consult your counselor, principal, teachers, parents, etc.

Your school guidance counselors are in the position to help you obtain information needed to reach an intelligent decision. Meet with them often as they are there to help. Another great resource to utilize when exploring your post-secondary options is the Wyoming Admissions Officers website. Go to www.wyomingadmissionsofficers.com and click on the students tab for other great tips and resources. We also have website links to all the Planning Days participants’ websites.

A MESSAGE TO PARENTS Wyoming Post-High School Planning Days, as the name implies, is designed to aid your son or

daughter in planning for the years following high school graduation. We know that you are genuinely interested in this planning process and will want to learn all you can about the options available.

You are urged, therefore, to read this booklet, to discuss its contents with your prospective high school graduate and, most of all, to attend and actively participate in the Planning Days Program when it comes to your area.

http://www.wyomingadmissionsofficers.com/


2011 PLANNING DAYS SCHEDULE

WESTERN REGION – SEPTEMBER 27 - 30, 2011

Tuesday, September 27 Star Valley High School Commons, Afton 10:00-11:00 am Star Valley Swift Creek Kemmerer High School Gymnasium, Kemmerer 2:00-3:00 pm Kemmerer Cokeville Wednesday, September 28 Evanston High School 2nd Floor, Evanston 10:00-11:00 am Evanston Horizon Mtn. View High School Commons, Mtn. View 1:30-2:30 pm Lyman Mountain View Thursday, September 29 Green River High School Gym, Green River 9:30-10:30 am Green River Expedition Academy Rock Springs High School Gym, Rock Springs 11:30-12:30 pm Rock Springs Independence Farson-Eden Manilla (Utah) Friday, September 30 Big Piney High School Gym, Big Piney 9:00-10:00 am Pinedale Big Piney Jackson High School Cafeteria, Jackson 1:00-2:00 pm Jackson Summit Teton


NORTHERN REGION – OCTOBER 3 - 6, 2011 Monday, October 3 Northwest College Caber Gym, Powell 9:30-11:30 am Powell Cody Lovell Rocky Mountain Burlington Greybull Meeteetse Riverside Ten Sleep Worland Tuesday, October 4 Sheridan College Hoffman Dome, Sheridan 9:30-11:00 am Sheridan Normatative Services Wyoming Girls School Buffalo Big Horn Arvada-Clearmont Tongue River Fort Mackenzie Kaycee Wednesday, October 5 Campbell County High School 9:30-11:00 am North Campus Gym, Gillette Campbell County Wright Westwood Sundance High School Gym, Sundance 1:00-2:30 pm Sundance Newcastle Upton Hulett Moorcroft Thursday, October 6 Natrona County High School Main Gym, Casper 8:00-9:00 am Natrona County Kelly Walsh High School Gym, Casper 10:00-11:00 am Kelly Walsh Midwest Glendo Glenrock Douglas Roosevelt


PLAINS REGION – OCTOBER 10 -14, 2011 Monday, October 10 Central Wyoming College Gym, Riverton 10:00-11:30 am Riverton Dubois Hot Springs County Lander Valley Pathfinder St. Stephens Shoshoni Wind River Wyoming Indian Tuesday, October 11 Rawlins High School Gym, Rawlins 9:30-11:00 am Rawlins Encampment Hanna Elk Mountain Laramie Little Snake River Valley Saratoga Wednesday, October 12 Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne 11:00-1:00 pm *This is a transfer fair. Current LCCC students have the opportunity to explore transfer options. Thursday, October 13 Cheyenne East High School Gym, Cheyenne 9:00-12:30 pm Cheyenne East Cheyenne Central Cheyenne South Pine Bluffs Triumph Burns Rock River Whiting Friday, October 14 Eastern Wyoming College Gym, Torrington 9:00-10:30 am Torrington Wheatland Guernsey Lingle-Ft. Laramie Niobrara County Southeast Chugwater


GUIDEPOSTS FOR SELECTING A COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Educational institutions, be they state-supported, church-related or private, have as their major objective service to the individual student. Most schools truly believe and abide by this philosophy; however, a small few are concerned only with the personal gain of the school. For this reason, the following guidelines have been prepared for your protection. Beware of the school that:

1. offers a discount on tuition for immediate cash payment.

2. insists on your immediate decision to enroll and a substantial payment because the school has only a few openings left in the next class. Because of the different ways in which institutions are financed, it is sometimes necessary to pay a portion of the tuition in advance. This advance payment will vary with the school and will range between $10 and $200. May 1 is the National Acceptance date and a lot of colleges will ask you to accept or decline your offer of admission by this date.

3. if they have an application fee and offer to waive your application fee if you apply today and today only

4. does not have a fair refund policy

clearly stated in the catalogue and on the contract. In the event you change your mind, a portion of the deposit may be retained by the school because it has been saving space for you.

5. is reluctant to let you take the contract to your school counselor or a lawyer for advice.

6. offers a fabulous career in a glamorous industry after only a few weeks of training.

7. makes extravagant claims for

placement and employment.

8. is reluctant to have you visit the school before making up your mind or to refer you to its graduates.

Your decision regarding education beyond high school is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Take your time and investigate all aspects thoroughly. A decision which will affect the entire future course of your life should not be reached in a hurry. Visit the school and see for yourself what facilities, faculty, and equipment it has to offer. Talk to graduates to find out whether they feel that their training was worthwhile. Contact employers and see if they actually hire people trained by the schools you are investigating.

Your school guidance counselor is in the best position to help you obtain information needed to reach an intelligent decision. They know which college offers are standard and legitimate offers, so please consult with them before you apply to a college that is offering or promising something that seems too good to be true. Your counselors are there to help guide you in the exploration process of your post-secondary opportunities, so visit with them often.

DEFINITION OF COMMON TERMS USED IN COLLEGE


Please familiarize yourself with these definitions so that the college counselors will not have to use a part of their time for this purpose. Feel free to ask one of your high school teachers to clarify any definitions which you do not understand. A college may be an academic unit of a university or a separate educational institution which usually limits its offerings to a particular academic area and related fields. Two-year colleges offer the opportunity to earn an associate degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university. Some also offer programs that enable a student to enter the job market as a skilled person. A university is a group of colleges all on one campus. In addition to undergraduate degrees, universities also offer graduate degrees (master’s and doctorate). Matriculation – the first time you enroll at a post- secondary institution. You matriculate only once at an institution and there may be a small fee charged. Major and/or minor – the terms are used throughout the educational world in a rather loose sense to indicate the main subject emphasis and secondary subject emphasis in a particular college program. In terms of number of college hours or credit, a major in a liberal arts program may not represent the same number of hours or work as the major in a professional program like engineering. University requirements - refers to several courses required by the university for graduation from that institution. They usually include one year of English, one course in the constitution of the United States, and one or two years of physical education. Early Action - If you have been accepted to a college, you can choose to commit to the college immediately, or wait until the spring. Under these plans, you may also apply early action to other colleges. Usually, you have until the late spring to let the college know your decision. Early Decision - You agree to attend the college if it accepts you and offers an adequate financial aid package. Although you can apply to only one college for early decision, you may apply to other colleges through the regular admissions process. If you are accepted by your first-choice college early, you must

withdraw all other applications. Usually, colleges insist on a nonrefundable deposit well before May 1. Credit Hours- you may hear college admissions representatives referring to the number of credit hours you sign up for. Each class is worth a certain amount of credit hours. Credit hours are the units of measuring educational credit attained and are based on the number of classroom/contact hours with the instructor per week throughout the term of the class.

Open admissions –Some colleges have an admissions policy of admitting virtually all high school graduates, regardless of their high school grades and admission test scores.

Rolling admissions – This is a practice, mostly by state-controlled universities, where applications are accepted at any time of the year.

Selective admissions – Some colleges have a selective admissions process. This is a policy of admitting only well-qualified applicants, based on high school grades, admission test scores, and additional personal information often provided through essays, resumes, interviews, and letters of recommendation.

Accreditation – is a voluntary review a college or university goes through to determine that the education provided is uniform and of good quality. An accredited institution has been evaluated and has met set standards of quality determined by the organization granting the accreditation. The college or university must maintain this set criterion in order to maintain their accreditation.


SAMPLE QUESTIONS TO ASK AT COLLEGE/CAREER DAY Below are some sample questions for you to ask at Planning Days. For more sample questions visit the Wyoming Admissions Officers website at www.wyomingadmissionsofficers.com.

Do you have what I plan to major in?

What type of special academic services are offered at your institution? (i.e., honors programs, remedial instruction courses, study abroad, independent study)

What are your requirements for admission into your school?

What are your deadlines for applying for admission?

What type of scholarships and other financial aid do you offer?

Do I have to apply for financial aid?

Is there a deadline for applying for financial aid and scholarships?

How do I make campus visit arrangements?

What activities are available to students? Clubs? Athletic programs?

Do you have a career planning center to help me locate a job after graduation?

When will I register for classes?

Do I have to attend a new student orientation and if so when?

CAREER DECISION MAKING As high school seniors you are often asked about what your plans are after graduation. You may

get many suggestions from teachers and relatives about “what’s hot” in the current job market or about what they think you “would be good at” in the work place. Making such a decision, at any age, can be difficult, but it is even harder when you are just beginning to explore your career options.

First, let us assure you that the job market will change a great deal during your lifetime. The job

you start in after graduation may not be the job you retire from. Just think of it, some jobs which might interest you in the future don’t even exist at this time.

Learning about yourself and the types of work settings you enjoy can help you plan for your

future career. If you have done any career exploration, you might have an idea of what you plan to do in the future. However, if you are unsure of a career path, the brief interest inventory found on page 27 could give you some ideas about occupations which might appeal to you at this time in your life.

Complete both pages of the McGinley Interest Inventory and score it according to the directions.

Then place your scores in the theme column of the Holland Theme Description page. Your highest scores will represent the areas of work that are of greatest interest to you. Next, using the characteristic column, underline the characteristics in all six themes that best describe you. This will give you an indication of the skills you would like to use in a future occupation. You may also underline any college majors or occupations that appeal to you. The occupations and college majors listed here are only a small sample of those which relate to each theme. More information about the Holland themes, as well as other career assessments, is available at college career and/or counseling centers.

As you speak with college representatives during Planning Days, you should ask them if the

college majors which appeal to you are offered at their institution. Ask them how long their degree takes, what classes you will be required to take and how popular of a program it is. This information may help you decide which institution you will attend and possibly what you will major in while there.


COLLEGE COMPARISON WORKSHEET

College 1 College 2 College 3 Location: Distance from home

Small town, rural, large city

Nearest metropolitan area

Size of campus

General Information: Type of Institution

Founded

Number of faculty

Number of students

Average class size

Average entering freshman GPA

Accreditation

Admissions Requirements: High School GPA

Required exams

Interviews required

Recommendations required

Application deadline

Other requirements

Educational Opportunities: Degrees offered

Required courses

Honor programs

Credit by examination

Placement examinations

Summer school

Tutoring available

ROTC available

Study abroad program

Size of library


COLLEGE COMPARISON WORKSHEET

College 1 College 2 College 3 Costs: Tuition/Registration Fees

Room & Board

Books & Supplies

Personal expenses (estimated)

Application fee

Catalog Fee

Other fees

Financial Aid: Scholarships

Loans

Campus Work Study

Which Financial Aid Forms Required

Financial Aid Deadline

% of students receiving assistance

Housing: On-campus housing available

Students required to live on campus

Food service plan

Fraternities/Sororities

Student Activities: Student Government

Theatre, Forensics

Music

Athletics

Intramurals

Clubs/Organizations

Scholastic and Honors


CONSIDER COLLEGE CHARACTERISTICS

Majors and educational programs

Type of school and degrees offered

Admission policy

Location and size

Costs and financial aid

College affiliation and accreditation

Campus activities

Academic reputation

Distance from home

DEVELOP A PLAN TO FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION

Determine college costs

Investigate all possible resources—

o Parents o Summer earnings o Financial Aid

o Other Sources Scholarships Grants Student Loans Work-study or other part-time employment

Secure necessary forms and note deadlines

Apply for financial aid as early as possible (reprinted from ACT)

Don’t eliminate any college because of costs! Financial Aid can assist you once your family’s resources have been utilized.

WHAT DOES POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COST

Sample costs

Budget Items

College 1

College 2

College 3

Tuition & Fees

Room & Board

Books & Supplies

Transportation

Miscellaneous (personal expenses, dates, laundry)

Remember…check with college officials for accurate costs. (Reprinted from ACT)


FINANCIAL AID The Wyoming institutions of post-secondary education invite you to consider your options for financial aid to help with your education expenses. After you have read this page, you may want to contact the institution(s) of your choice for more detailed information. Scholarships: These non-repayable gift awards are made on the basis of academic achievement, skills, leadership and promise for future excellence. Scholarships are offered by post-secondary institutions, civic, religious and fraternal organizations, individual benefactors, corporations, and various other entities which value education. An applicant’s financial situation is sometimes a factor. High school guidance offices, postsecondary schools, libraries and the Internet are good sources of information about scholarships and timely application is always crucial. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG): Non-repayable, gift assistance to students who qualify for Pell Grants. Amounts vary and availability differs by school. Students must complete the FAFSA each year in which they will enroll. Federal Pell Grants: Non-repayable, gift assistance of up to $5,350 per year based on you and your family’s financial situation. Federal Work-Study Program: Based on the family’s financial situation, this part-time employment program offers placements on (and sometimes off) campus in areas which are potentially related to the student’s career goals, studies, or interests. Payment is made monthly for hours worked. Work schedules are arranged with supervisors so as not to conflict with class hours. Community service placements are available. Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans: Up to $3,500 available to freshmen for a full academic year, based on family’s financial situation. Repayment begins six months after borrower ceases to be enrolled at least half-time.

No interest accrues while borrower is enrolled at least half-time because a subsidy is paid by the U.S. Government. New loans as of July 2009 are a fixed interest rate of 5.6%. Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: Some students can qualify for additional loan funds from the federal unsubsidized loan program. Students should contact the college they plan to attend to determine their potential eligibility. Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS): Parents of dependent students may borrow the difference between the student’s cost of attendance and any financial aid for which the student is eligible. New loans as of July 2009 are a fixed interest rate of 8.5%. Federal Perkins Loans: Offered by some institutions in varying amounts, typically not to exceed $3,000 for the freshman year. Based on family’s financial situation. No interest accrues while borrower is enrolled at half-time status or more. Repayment begins nine months after borrower ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Interest during repayment is 5% simple, annually. Up to 10 years to repay.

How to apply for aid 1. Students and their families must

complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for each year in which they will enroll. FAFSA forms are available on the Internet. These should be filed shortly after January 1st. Check your college(s) for deadline information. www.fafsa.ed.gov

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/


2. Every post-secondary school has its own application process for financial aid. Obtain any necessary forms and complete according to the school’s deadline and procedures.

3. Application for admission is usually required of financial aid applicants.

4. Students will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the central processor, once the FAFSA has been processed. Information is also transmitted electronically to the colleges listed on the FAFSA by the applicant.

5. The colleges to which the applicant has provided a complete application for aid will be notified of eligibility and of the types of aid offered.

Important phone numbers Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 for questions about federal student aid, eligibility, form completion or correction, or publications on financial aid, or 1-800-730-8913 for hearing-impaired. Call (319) 337-5665 to find out if your FAFSA has been processed. Call your institution’s financial aid office for help anytime.

World Wide Web sites of interest to aid applicants FastWEB Scholarship Search: www.fastweb.com Comprehensive financial aid info: www.finaid.org Government publications: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html?src=mr Hathaway Scholarship: www.hathawayscholarships.com Hope Scholarship/Lifetime Learning Tax Credits:

www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html FAFSA online: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Title IV Codes for FAFSA filers The data you and your family provide on the FAFSA will be transmitted to up to ten post-secondary institutions, at your request. Each institution has an identifying federal school code number which you must list on the FAFSA, along with the name, city, and state of the institution, to authorize the transmission of your data. Following are the code numbers for Wyoming institutions:

Casper College 003928

Central Wyoming College 005018

Eastern Wyoming College 003929

Laramie County Community College 009259

Northern WY Community College District-Sheridan & Gillette Colleges

003930

Northwest College 003931

University of Wyoming 003932

Western Wyoming Community College 003933

Wyoming Technical Institute 009157

WYASFAA is an organization of Wyoming post-secondary financial aid administrators devoted to assisting students achieve their college goals. You’ll find us at every post-secondary school in Wyoming. Look us up if we can help you with your college financing:

wyasfaa.org

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/


WYOMING HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM For the most current information on the Hathaway Scholarship please go to: http://www.k12.wy.us/hathaway.asp

The Hathaway Scholarship Program

The Hathaway Scholarship Program is available for Wyoming students to pursue post-secondary education within the state of Wyoming. The program consists of four separate merit scholarships, each with specific eligibility requirements, and a need-based scholarship which is a supplement to the merit awards for those who qualify.

Students and parents are encouraged to visit with their counselor or senior advisor to discuss the program. Apply for the scholarships directly to the Wyoming college or the university, which determines final eligibility. Hathaway Merit Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Amount per semester for full-time enrollment of 12 non-remedial hours or more. Part-time pro-rated. Home-based graduates require an ACT score. GED applicants require a GED, ACT scores and a WY high school transcript. Success curriculum requirements apply. Hathaway Need-based Scholarship Eligibility The need-based scholarship supplements the merit scholarship by providing additional assistance to students with unmet Hathaway need, as calculated by the college and university financial aid offices.

The formula used by college and university financial aid offices to determine unmet need is as follows:

College Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution - Hathaway Merit Award - Other Grants/Scholarships - 2,000 Required student commitment = Unmet Hathaway Need

25% award for Provisional Opportunity 100% for Honors ($100 minimum/semester $750 maximum/semester)

Hathaway scholarships are available for Wyoming high school graduates to attend the following Wyoming community colleges and the university. Contact them directly for their applications and the award procedures for merit and need-based scholarships. Casper College www.caspercollege.edu 800-442-2963 Central Wyoming College www.cwc.edu 800-865-0195 Eastern Wyoming College www.ewc.wy.edu 866-327-8996 Laramie County Community College www.lccc.wy.edu 800-522-2993 Northwest College www.northwestcollege.edu 800-560-4692 Sheridan College www.sheridan.edu 800-913-9139 Western Wyoming Community College www.wwcc.edu 800-226-1181 University of Wyoming www.uwyo.edu 800-342-5996

http://www.k12.wy.us/hathaway.asp


HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP LEVELS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Scholarship Level

Provisional Opportunity (Students must begin at a Wyoming community college)

Opportunity • Performance • Honors (May be used for a certificate or degree at a Wyoming community college or a degree program at the University of Wyoming)

Merit Award Amount (for full-time enrollment of 12 hours or more non remedial per semester; awards are pro-rated for students attending part-time of 6-11 hours)

$800/semester

$800/semester

$1200/semester

$1600/semester

Eligibility Criteria • Minimum High School GPA (cumulative)*

2.50 2.50 3.00 3.50

• Minimum GED 500 500 540 575

• Minimum ACT score (composite score, does not include writing section)

17 or WorkKeys score of 12 points

19 21 25

• High School Success Curriculum

Please see pages 22-26 Please see pages 22-26

Please see pages 22-26

Please see pages 22-26

Length of Award Equivalent of 4 full-time semesters with the option of 4 additional semesters if the student earns a certificate or degree at a WY community college

Equivalent of 8 full-time semesters; no more than 4 may be used at a WY community college



*There is no high school GPA requirement for home-based education programs or for students who receive a GED. Students who receive a home-based education must submit to their post-secondary institution a list of classes they successfully completed and their ACT or WorkKeys score. Students who complete high school through a GED must submit to their post-secondary institution their GED score and their ACT or WorkKeys score. GED recipients cannot receive Hathaway before their high school class would have graduated.

Continued Eligibility Requirements Provisional Opportunity Opportunity Performance Honors

• Minimum College Hathaway GPA (cumulative)

2.25 2.25 2.50 2.50

• Enrollment Status Enrolled for minimum of two semesters per academic year

Enrolled for minimum of two semesters per academic year



• Evidence of satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as measured by the completion of the minimum number of semester hours

*Remedial courses less than the 1000 level do not count into Hathaway GPA hours earned.

(This information and table were taken directly from the Hathaway website 6/23/2011)


HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Who is eligible for a Hathaway Scholarship? Students who graduate from an eligible high school, successfully complete a home-based education program, or receive a GED after April 1, 2006 while residing in Wyoming and attended a Wyoming high school prior to receiving their GED; who apply within two years of the students’ high school graduation date; and who comply with the U.S. selective service system registration requirements (if applicable) and are US citizens or permanent resident aliens. Next, students must meet the scholarship specific eligibility requirements for each level of the scholarship. There are additional requirements that vary depending on whether the student is a high school or home school graduate. Home schooled graduates must meet all eligibility requirements except GPA, apply for the award and enroll at an eligible college prior to age 21. Graduates from eligible high schools must apply for the award and enroll at an eligible institution within two years of graduation. All students must be Wyoming residents and have graduated no sooner than 2006. Students must declare they are not in default on a federal Title IV education loan, do not owe a refund on a federal Title IV student aid program, and have not been convicted of a felony. 2. What is the Wyoming residency requirement? In addition to specific Hathaway Merit Scholarships eligibility requirements, a student must demonstrate Wyoming residency which is determined by the post-secondary institution. A student whose custodial parent or legal guardian is a Wyoming resident at the time the student graduates from high school or is in active military service and maintains Wyoming as their domicile state is considered a Wyoming resident. 3. If a student attends an out-of-state college and returns to Wyoming, can the student apply for a Hathaway Scholarship? Yes, if the student meets all the initial eligibility requirements and applies within two years of his/her high school graduation date.

4. What if a student wants to enter the military before beginning post-secondary education? A two-year timeframe from high school graduation is al-lowed to apply for the Hathaway. The timeframe may be extended if the student enters active military duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and is honorably discharged. This same extension is granted for those who choose to engage in religious service for a period of time (i.e. missionary work). Initial eligibility requirements for the scholarship must be met. 5. Can the GPA or ACT score be waived? What if a student took the SAT instead of ACT? The minimum GPA and ACT scores must be met. SAT scores equivalent to the ACT as determined on The College Board conversion tables is allowed. See the post-secondary institution for more information. 6. If a student graduates early from high school, can he/she be eligible for the Hathaway? The student becomes eligible based on the graduation date provided by the school district. 7. If a student already has a state-funded scholarship from a Wyoming community college or the University of Wyoming, is he/she eligible for a Hathaway Scholarship? Yes; Furthermore, Need-Based Hathaway Scholarships will not be affected as long as the student is not awarded more than the cost of attendance. 8. If a student gets a higher GPA in college, can he/she move up to a higher award level of the Hathaway Scholarship? No, Hathaway awards are based on academic performance in high school; certain academic standards in college are required to continue eligibility for the scholarship, but cannot be used to earn a higher scholarship level than was originally awarded.


HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CONTINUED… 9. Can a Hathaway Merit Scholarship be used during the summer term? Yes, it may be used at an eligible institution. However, summer does not count as part of the academic year, so the student must also attend the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. The summer term does count toward the student’s total scholarship eligibility for an equivalent of eight (8) full time semesters or 96 credits. 10. Can a student receiving a Hathaway Merit Scholar-ship transfer between eligible institutions? Yes, the transcript and Hathaway information will need to be transferred and the credits at all eligible institutions that are earned while receiving the scholarship will be counted in the cumulative GPA requirements. 11. What happens if a student doesn’t maintain the minimum Hathaway GPA requirement? A student must maintain at least a 2.25 Hathaway GPA for the Provisional Opportunity and Opportunity levels and at least a 2.50 Hathaway GPA for the Performance and Honors levels of the scholarship. If a student doesn’t maintain the appropriate Hathaway GPA, all Hathaway Scholarship eligibility is lost. Once a student restores his/her Hathaway GPA, he/she is eligible to regain the Hathaway Scholarship.

This information was taken from the Hathaway website: http://www.k12.wy.us/hathaway.asp on June 23, 2011. Please visit their website for more details and for the most up to date information.

Wyoming Department of Education

www.k12.wy.us


HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS CURRICULUM RUBRIC 2011 The following success curriculum rubric was taken directly from the Hathaway website on June 23, 2011.

Hathaway Success Curriculum – MATH Requirements

Hathaway Scholarship

Math Graduating Class of 2011

And Thereafter

Honors or Performance Scholarship

Requirements

FOUR years of math to include: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry (or their functional equivalents*), plus an

additional math course taken in grades 9 through 12.

Opportunity Scholarship

Requirements

FOUR years of math to include: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry (or their functional equivalents*), plus an

additional math course taken in grades 9 through 12.

Provisional Opportunity Scholarship

Requirements

The current high school graduation requirements must include and combination of at least TWO years of the following courses:

Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or their functional equivalents*

*Courses which districts intend to be used as the functional equivalent of the specified math courses, including courses taken before grade nine used to satisfy the level of the requirement of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry must be

approved by the Wyoming Department of Education. It is the intent of the legislature that, beginning in their 8th grade year, each student be counseled concerning their course history, options for future course selections, and consequences

attached to selecting course pathways prior to registering for high school classes.



Hathaway Success Curriculum-Language Arts Requirements


Language Arts

Graduating Class of 2010-11 And Thereafter

Honors or Performance Scholarship Requirements

FOUR years of language arts at the college or industry preparatory level in grades 9 through 12, to include

standards in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

Opportunity Scholarship Requirements

FOUR years of language arts at the college or industry preparatory level in grades 9 through 12, to include

standards in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.


Requirements

Current high school graduation requirements

Courses which districts intend to be used as college or industry preparatory level must be approved by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE). It is the intent of the legislature that, beginning in their 8th grade year, each student be counseled concerning their course history, options for future course selections, and consequences attached to selecting course pathways prior to registering for high school classes.



Hathaway Success Curriculum-Science Requirements


Science Graduating Class of 2010-11

And Thereafter Honors or Performance

Scholarship Requirements

Choose THREE from the following courses: Physical Science;

Physics I; Physics II;

Chemistry I; Chemistry II;

Biology I; Biology II; Geology I;

Computer Science I Plus, a FOURTH year from any of those courses specified above or an approved

additional science course*.

Opportunity Scholarship

Requirements

FOUR science courses taken in grades 9 through 12, THREE of which shall satisfy High

School graduation requirements.


Requirements Current high school graduation requirements

*Courses intended to be used as an additional science course must be approved by the Wyoming Department of Education. It is the intent of the legislature that, beginning in their 8th grade year, each student be counseled concerning their course history, options for future course selections, and consequences attached to selecting course pathways prior to registering for high school classes.



Hathaway Success Curriculum – Social Studies Requirements


Social Studies

Graduating Class of 2010-11 And Thereafter


THREE years of social studies in grades 9 through 12 to include a of the following

subject matter: World History;

American History; Geography;

American Government; and Economic Systems and Institutions.


THREE years of social studies in grades 9 through 12 to include a of the following

subject matter: World History;

American History; Geography;

American Government; and Economic Systems and Institutions.

Provisional Opportunity Scholarship Requirements

Current high school graduation requirements

It is the intent of the legislature that, beginning in their 8th grade year, each student be counseled concerning their course history, options for future course selections, and consequences attached to selecting course pathways prior to registering for high school classes.



Hathaway Success Curriculum – Foreign Language Requirements


Foreign Language

Graduating Class of 2011 And Thereafter


TWO sequenced years of the same foreign language which: need not be taken consecutively; and

at least ONE year of which shall be taken in grades 9 through 12.

The native language of the Eastern Shoshone or the Northern Arapaho may be taken in fulfillment of this requirement.

American Sign Language (ASL) may be taken in fulfillment of this requirement.


Demonstrate proficiency on the state standards for the foreign cultures and languages common core of knowledge

requirements.

Provisional Opportunity Scholarship Requirements

Demonstrate proficiency on the state standards for the foreign cultures and languages common core of knowledge

requirements. It is the intent of the legislature that, beginning in their 8th grade year, each student be counseled concerning their course history, options for future course selections, and consequences attached to selecting course pathways prior to registering for high school

classes.


MCGINLEY INTEREST INVENTORY Name_______________________________________ Declared Major________________________________ As you look at each of the following college majors ask yourself if it is at all interesting to you. Keep in mind that the major may be of interest to you even though you would not select it as your academic major or career path. If the college major interests you, circle “L” for LIKE and if it does not interest you circle “D” for DISLIKE.

EST INVENTORY L D Industrial Arts Education L D Veterinary Medicine L D Music Theory & Composition L D Adult & Continuing Education L D Food Services L D Court Reporting L D Forestry L D Biology L D Medical Illustration L D Occupational Therapy L D Hotel Management L D Secretarial Science L D Electrical Technology L D Geography L D Radio/TV Production L D Philosophy L D Human Resources Development L D Broadcasting Technology L D Architectural Drafting L D Geology L D Interior Design L D Counseling Psychology L D Business Administration L D Insurance Underwriting L D Military Science L D Food Science L D Advertising L D Social Work L D International Marketing L D Legal/Assisting L D Radiologic Technology L D Sociology L D Architecture L D Special Education L D Sales L D Bank Teller L D Emergency Medical Technology L D Range Management L D Art Education L D Secondary Education L D Fashion Merchandising L D Accounting

L D Construction Trades L D Computer Science L D Fashion Design L D Elementary Education L D Marketing L D Bookkeeping L D Fire Fighting L D Chemistry L D Journalism L D Nursing L D Labor/Industrial Relations L D Banking L D Engineering L D Pharmacy L D Music Performance L D Human Nutrition L D Agricultural Business L D Editing/Proofreading L D Optometric Technology L D Animal Science L D Theatre & Dance L D Speech Pathology L D Insurance & Risk Management L D Quality Control Inspection L D Welding Technology L D Mathematics L D English Literature L D Physical Therapy L D Small Business Management L D Customs Inspection L D Plumbing L D Medical Science L D Languages L D Parks & Recreation Management L D Public Administration L D Data Processing


MCGINLEY INTEREST INVENTORY CONTINUED… L D Aircraft Mechanics L D Anthropology L D Landscape Architecture L D Psychology L D Law L D Office Management L D Automotive Mechanics L D Economics L D Art History L D Student Personnel Work L D Purchasing L D Taxation L D Silk Screen Making & Printing L D Statistics L D Creative Writing L D Geriatric Services L D Public Relations L D Credit & Collection L D Cartography L D Botany L D Arts Management L D Physical Education L D Communication L D Reservation Assisting L D Computer Science Technology L D Dentistry L D Commercial Art L D Law Enforcement L D Sports Administration L D Medical Records Technology

L D Vehicle & Equipment Operations L D Molecular Biology L D Commercial Photography L D Early Childhood Education L D Real Estate L D Library Technology L D Floral Design L D Physics L D Theatre Design L D Athletic Training L D Travel Services Marketing L D Printing Press Operation L D Business Machine Repair L D Zoology L D Painting L D Political Science L D Finance L D Surveying & Mapping Technology L D Oceanography L D Astronomy L D Cinematography/Film L D Child & Family Studies L D Regional & Community Planning

DIRECTIONS FOR SCORING

The college majors on this inventory are listed in groups of six. Majors within each group relate to six themes which are used to identify different areas of the World of Work and a person’s occupational interests. These themes are: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.

To determine which of the six themes represent the general areas of work that best match your interests, please do the following: count all the “L”s circled in the number one position of each group and place that number on the line next to the letter R. Next, count all the “L”s circled in the number two position, placing this number next to the I. Continue counting “L”s circled in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth positions, placing these numbers next to the A, S, E and C.

R____________ I_____________ A____________ S_____________ E____________ C____________ 1 2 3 4 5 6 The letters having the highest scores represent the areas of work that might be of particular interest to you. These letters are __________________________.


HOLLAND THEME DESCRIPTIONS Name___________________________________________________ Date_______________________ Theme Code____________________________

THEME ORIENTATION TASKS CHARACTERISTICS OCCUPATIONS COLLEGE MAJORS Realistic (R)

Score

__________

“Things” Mechanical, Outdoor, Action

Produce, Build, Repair, Operate, Assemble, Apply

Mechanically and technically competent, Physically strong, Adventurous, Practical, Conservative, Independent

Engineer, Forester, Police Officer, Carpenter, Veterinarian, EMT, Vo-Ed Teacher

Civil Engineering, Geography, Administration of Justice, Wildlife Management, Range Management, Radiologic Technology, Military Science, Vocational Education

Investigative (I) Score

__________

“Ideas and Things” Science, Math, Intellectual Pursuits

Analyze, Observe, Research, Investigate, Identify, Evaluate

Pursue ideas and theories, perform abstract tasks, Independent, Self-motivated, Curious, Unconventional, Original

Computer Programmer, Biologist, Physician, Economist, Sociologist, College Professor, Physical Therapist

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Psychology, Animal Science, Pre-Med, Dietetics, Atmospheric Science, Pharmacy

Artistic (A) Score

__________

“People and Ideas” Creativity, self

Expression, Arts

Originate, Design, Write,

Imagine, Perform, Compose

Imaginative, Non-conforming, Expressive, Impractical, Impulsive, Idealistic, Sensitive, Independent, Intense

Commercial Artist, Lawyer, Advertising Exec., Architect, Librarian, Writer, English Teacher, Musician

Communications/Mass Media, Theatre, Fashion and Interior merchandising, Law, Anthropology, Art, Music

Social (S) Score

__________

“People” Social Interaction, Humanistic Services, Team Effort

Help, Teach, Counsel, Communicate, Inform, Support, Train

Cooperative, Caring, Understanding, Responsible, Insightful, Ethical, Friendly, Achieving

Elementary Teacher, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Recreation Leader, Ag Extension Agent, Minister

Special Education, Child and Family Studies, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Speech pathology, Educational Administration

Enterprising (E) Score

__________

“People and Data’ Business, Leadership, Politics

Influence, Direct, Manage, Sell, Communicate, Plan, Persuade

Seek power and status, Competitive, Goal-oriented, Ambitious, Risk-taking, Optimistic, Self-confident, Persuasive

Small Business Owner, Corporate Exec., Stock Broker, Life Insurance Agent, Realtor, Elected Public Official, Sales Rep

Business Administration, Political Science, Marketing, Communication, Agricultural Economics, Hotel Management

Conventional (C) Score

__________

“Data and Things” Data, Detail, Precision

Organize, Record, Schedule, Monitor, Operate, Process

Prefer structure, order, routine and subordinate position, Accurate, Systematic, Efficient, Conscientious, Persevering, Practical, Dependable, Stable

Accountant, Banker, Credit Manager, Court Reporter, Math Teacher, Secretary, Dental Assistant, Proofreader

Accounting, Finance, Dental Hygiene, Legal Assisting, Bookkeeping, Surveying, Medical Records Technology


OCCUPATIONS BY RAISEC THEME TYPES

REALISTIC (R) Carpenter Cartographer Corrections officer Electrician Emergency medical technician Forest ranger Forester Horticultural worker Police officer Rancher Skilled crafts Telephone technician Tool-and-dye maker

RC Drafting technician Farmer Prison warden

RCE Estimator-maintenance and construction Highway patrol officer

RE Baker Building contractor Professional athlete

REC Auditor

RES General engineer

RI Auto mechanic Carpenter Cartographer Civil engineer Electrician Machinist Mechanical engineer Petroleum engineer Pilot Radiologic technologist Veterinarian

RIA Architect

RIC Shipping/receiving clerk

RIE Micro photographer

RIS Athletic trainer Tool designer Writer, technical publications

RS Emergency medical technician Industrial arts teacher

RSE Athletic director County sheriff Highway patrol officer

RSI Cabinet maker

INVESTIGATIVE (I) Biologist Chiropractor College professor Electronics designer Electronics technician Geographer Internist Mathematician Physician Scientific researcher Statistician Technical writer

IA Astronomer Clinical psychologist Economist Experimental psychologist Language interpreter Medical researcher Physician Scientific illustrator Sociologist

IAS Counseling psychologist Pediatrician Psychiatrist

IC Computer operator Medical technician Pharmacist

ICE Financial operations assistant Material price estimate & budget planner

ICR Management systems analyst Program plans assistant

IE Pharmacist

IEC Drafting systems specialist Fire protection engineer Office management analyst Operations planning analyst Personnel selection analyst Production assurance specialist

IER Electronic data systems analyst Information retrieval systems analyst Inspection operations analyst Material cost analyst Systems development engineer

IR Biologist Chemical engineer Chemist Chiropractor Dentist Electrical engineer Electronics technician Experimental psychologist Geographer Geologist Laboratory technician Manufacturing engineer Medical researcher Obstetrician Optometrist Pathologist Physicist Research & development manager Respiratory therapist Science teacher Surgeon Urologist Veterinarian


OCCUPATIONS BY RAISEC THEME TYPES CONTINUED…

IRC Computer programmer Dental hygienist Information systems manager Medical technologist Systems analyst

IRE Equipment maintenance analyst Food scientist Inspection analyst Operations research analyst Scientific programmer

IRS Human factors engineer Osteopath Physical therapist Respiratory therapist Science teacher

IS Educational psychologist Hospital supervisor Pediatrician

ISA Clinical psychologist

ISR Dietitian Registered nurse Safety/Industrial hygiene engineer

ARTISTIC (A) Advertising executive Art museum director Art teacher Author Broadcaster Fine artist Interior decorator Lawyer Librarian Musician Photographer Poet Public relations director Reporter

AE Ballet dancer

Beautician Children’s clothes designer Costume designer Fashion model Flight attendant Illustrator Interior decorator

AEC Editor Public relations writer

AEI Commercial artist

AER Sculptor

AES Advertising and sales promotion representative Cinematographer Graphic artist Photographer-public relations Photographer-publicity Public relations representative Publicity coordinator

ACS Art Coordinator

AI Anthropologist Ballet dancer Landscape gardener Medical illustrator

AIR Media specialist Sculptor

AIS Orchestra conductor Technical writer

AR Chef Drafting technician Landscape gardener ARI Architect

AS English teacher Foreign language teacher Music teacher

Writing teacher

SOCIAL (S) Elementary Ed teacher Guidance counselor Priest Public health nurse Social science teacher Special education teacher

SA Foreign language teacher Minister Music teacher Social worker Writer, children’s books

SAI Speech pathologist

SAR Occupational therapist

SC Airline ticket agent Licensed practical nurse

SCE Home economics teacher Rehabilitation counselor School administrator

SCI Dental hygienist

SE Football coach Juvenile parole officer Labor arbitrator Manager, childcare center Mental health worker Recreation leader Vocational counselor

SEC Employment interviewer Home economics teacher Professional employment representative School administrator

SEI Loan officer Training specialist


OCCUPATIONS BY RAISEC THEME TYPES CONTINUED… SI Registered nurse

SIA School psychologist Speech pathologist

SR Athletic trainer Physical education teacher

SRE Agricultural extension agent Building supervisor Recreation leader

SRI Occupational therapist

ENTERPRISING (E) Athletic director Beautician Buyer Florist Foreign correspondent Funeral director Personnel director Personnel manager Realtor Restaurant manager Retailer Sales development representative Sports reporter Travel agent Waitress

EA Chef Professional dancer

EC Manufacturer Marketing support representative Office manager Optician Purchasing agent Restaurant manager Retail clerk Stockbroker Store manager Travel agent Wholesaler

ECI Environmental/Hygiene specialist Financial/Accounting analyst Financial operations controller Investments manager Records management coordinator

ECR Agribusiness manager Factory manager Farm supply manager

ECS Auto sales dealer Funeral director Hotel manager Travel bureau manager

EI Computer salesperson Marketing executive Marketing representative Product market analyst

EIC Investments manager Property specialist

EIR Auctioneer Dancing teacher Nursery manager Optician Pest controller Preventative maintenance analyst Professional athlete

EIS Controller Special programs Administrator-education

ERA Stockbroker ERC Facilities coordinator Operations planning coordinator

ERI Material management specialist Operations research specialist Pilot

ES Computer salesperson County extension agent Industrial salesperson Life insurance agent Personnel director Sales manager TV announcer

ESA Attorney Buyer Contract specialist

ESC Business manager Employment manager Financial operations controller Labor relations representative Nursing home administrator Receptionist Traffic manager Travel bureau manager

ESI Human resources representative Public relations technician Technical librarian Training coordinator

CONVENTIONAL (C) Accountant Bank cashier Banker Bookkeeper Computer operator Facilities maintenance Hospital records clerk IRS tax auditor Office manager Printer Production manager Proofreader Secretary

CAE Public information assistant

CAI Drafting systems coordinator

CE Administrative assistant Certified public accountant Courtroom stenographer


OCCUPATIONS BY RAISEC THEME TYPES CONTINUED… CE (cont.) IRS agent IRS revenue officer Order processing coordinator

CEI Document control coordinator Financial operations assistant Logistics assistant Material auditor Material price estimate and budget coordinator Project auditor

CER Price estimating and budget analyst Procurement specialist Property records coordinator

CES Accountant Agribusiness manager Business education teacher Credit manager Data processing clerk Food service manager

CIE Document control representative Property auditor

CIR Mathematics teacher

CR Production coordinator

CS Bank cashier

Dental assistant Dietary assistant Food service manager

CSA Secretary

CSE County welfare worker Dietician Employment manager Executive housekeeper Executive secretary Facilities supervisor IRS revenue officer Nursing home administrator

CSR Data processor File clerk


WYOMING EDUCATION FACTS AT A GLANCE This information was provided by the Wyoming Admissions Officers Organization, Fall 2011. For more information contact the individual school.

Casper College Central

Wyoming College

Eastern Wyoming

College

Laramie County Community

College

Type of School 2-Year Community College

Minimum program length 1-year certificate 1-semester credential

1-semester certificate

1 semester certificate

Maximum program length 2-year Associate 2-year Associate 2-year Associate 2-year Associate

Application Deadline None None None None

Scholarship Deadline March 1 March 1 March 15 April 1

Application fee None None None $20

Tuition, fees/year/in state Tuition, fees/year/out of state

$2136 $5544

$2208 $5616

$2208 $5472

$2544 $5952

Student/faculty ratio 19:1 18:1 14:1 17:1

Average class size Approximately 25 Approximately 25 Approximately 20 Approximately 22

On Campus Housing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Freshmen required to live on campus

No No No No

Married Student Housing available

Yes Yes No No

Room/Board cost for 1 year $5300 $4050 $4132 $6378

Exams requested for admission ACT preferred SAT accepted

ACT preferred SAT accepted

ACT accepted ACT accepted

Placement exams required Math, English, Reading

Math, English, Reading



Application used for Financial Aid

FAFSA FAFSA FAFSA FAFSA

Full-Time Enrollment 2225 933 655 2299

Part-Time Enrollment 2386 1705 1025 3985

Advanced Placement available Yes Yes Yes Yes

CLEP exam accepted Yes-subject exam only

Yes-subject exam only



Job Placement/Career office on campus

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Campus Job Availability Yes Yes Yes Yes

Summer School Yes Yes Yes Yes

School Activities *I-C-O-N-R *I-C-O-R *I-C-O-N-R *I-C-O-N-R

Men’s Varsity Sports Basketball, Rodeo Basketball, Rodeo Basketball, Rodeo,

Golf Basketball, Rodeo,

Soccer, Cheerleading

Women’s Varsity Sports Rodeo, Volleyball, Basketball

Rodeo, Volleyball, Basketball

Basketball, Rodeo, Golf, Volleyball

Rodeo, Volleyball, Soccer, Cheerleading

*I-Intramurals, C-Clubs, O-Organizations, N-Newspaper, R-Religious Organizations


Northwest College

Sheridan College Gillette College

Western Wyoming

Community College

University of Wyoming

Type of School 2-Year Community College Comprehensive

University

Minimum program length 1-semester certificate

1-year certificate 9-month certificate 4-year Bachelor

Maximum program length 2-year Associate 2-year Associate 2-year Associate Ph.D.

Application Deadline None None None March 1 priority

Scholarship Deadline April 1 March 1 April 1 December 1

Application fee None None None $40

Tuition, fees/year/in state Tuition, fees/year/out of state

$2330 $5738

$2486 $5894

$2082 $5490

$4125 $12,855

Student/faculty ratio 18:1 18:1 16:1 14:1

Average class size Approximately 20 Approximately 15 Approximately 19 Approximately 30

On Campus Housing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Freshmen required to live on campus

Yes No No Yes

Married Student Housing available

Yes Yes (SC only) No Yes

Room/Board cost for 1 year $3930 $5880 $3827 $8759

Exams required for admission ACT preferred SAT accepted

ACT accepted ACT preferred SAT accepted

SAT/ACT accepted

Placement exams required Math, English, Reading



Math

Application used for Financial Aid

FAFSA FAFSA FAFSA FAFSA

Full-Time Enrollment 1412 Sheridan-886 Gillette-545

1325 10,662 undergrads (Laramie Campus)

Part-Time Enrollment 761

Sheridan-869 Gillette-1481

2772 3,860 undergrads

(1,172 Laramie Campus)

Advanced Placement available Yes Yes Yes Yes

CLEP exam accepted Yes-subject exam only




Job Placement/Career office on campus

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Campus Job Availability Yes Yes Yes Yes

Summer School Yes Yes Yes Yes

School Activities *I-C-O-N-R *I-C-O-N-R *I-C-O-N-R *I-C-O-N-R

Men’s Varsity Sports Basketball, Rodeo, Soccer, Wrestling

Basketball, Rodeo, Cross Country(GC),

Track(GC)

Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading,

Wrestling 9 Division I sports

Women’s Varsity Sports Basketball, Rodeo, Soccer, Volleyball

Basketball, Rodeo, Volleyball, Cross

Country(GC), Track(GC)

Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer,

Cheerleading 10 Division I sports

*I-Intramurals, C-Clubs, O-Organizations, N-Newspaper, R-Religious Organizations


COLLEGE PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE COMPARISON C-Certificate Certificates of completion are awarded for short-course preparation of

one to three years where no associate degree is awarded. No distinction is made between certificates and diplomas.

AA, AS-Associate Transfer Degrees within which a student can begin class work toward an eventual major and Baccalaureate Degree in this subject.

AAS-Applied Science Associate of Applied Science degrees offered in this subject. B-Bachelors Degree Includes Bachelors of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees. M-Masters Degree Includes Masters of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS) and Master of

Education (MEd) degrees. D-Doctorate Degree Includes Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Education (EdD) and

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. O-Other Non-degree pre-programs and miscellaneous other certificates or

degrees. CR-Credential

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Accounting AA, AAS, C AS, AAS, C AS AA, AAS AS

AS B, M

Activities Professional C, AAS

Addictionology Specialist C, AA, AS

AA

Administrative Assistant

AAS

AAS, C Administrative Information

Coordinator

AAS, C- Gillette only

African American Studies

O

Agricultural Business AS, AAS AS AS AAS, AS AS AS, AAS

B

Agricultural Communications

AS

B

Agriculture AS

AS AS AS, AAS, C AA, AS, AAS

B, M

Agriculture Economics

AS

B, M

Agriculture Education

AS

AS

B

Agriculture Production

AAS AAS AAS Agriculture Range

Management AS AS

AS

Agroecology

AS

B

Agronomy

M, D

Allied Health AS

American Indian Studies

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B, M

Animal Science AS, AAS

AS

AS AS

B, M, D

Anthropology AA

AA AA

AA B, M, D

Archaeology

AS, C

AA O

Architectural Engineering

B

Art AA, AFA AA, CR AA AA AA AFA AA B, BFA

Art, Commercial/Applied

O

Art, Secondary Education AFA

AA AS

B

Astronomy/Astrophysics

B, M, D

Athletic Training AS AS

AS

C

Atmospheric Science

M, D

Audio Technician

C

Auto Parts

AAS, C, CR

Automotive Body Repair AAS, C

AAS, C Automotive Technology -

General AAS, C AAS, C, CR

AAS, C

AAS, C

Aviation AAS

Basic Digital Imaging

C Basic Graphic Arts

Production

C

Basic Photographic Imaging

C

Beef Production

C

Biological Science

AS Biological Science, Secondary

Education

AS AS

B

Biology AS

AS AS AS AA, AS AS B

Biotechnology C

Botany

B, M, D

Botany/Water Resources

M

Broadcasting/Production (radio/TV)

AAS

AAS, C

Business AB, AAS, C

AS AS, AAS, C AA, AS, C

O

Business Administration AB AS AS, AAS AS AS AS, C AS B, MBA

Business Computer Application AAS

AS

Business Economics AS

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Business Management AAS AAS

AAS AS, AAS

B

Business Office Studies

AAS

Business Office Systems AAS

C

Business Office Technology

AAS, C

Business Records C

Business Retail Merchandising AAS, C

Business Technology Help Desk C

Ceramics AA

AA

Certified Nursing Assistant O

O C C C AAS

Challenge Course Facilitation

C

Chemical Engineering

B, M, D

Chemistry AS

AS AS AS AS B, M, D

Chemistry Professional

B

Chemistry, Secondary Education

AS AS

B

Chicano Studies

O

Child and Family Studies

O

CISCO Certification

AAS, C

C

Civil Engineering

B, M, D

Coaching C

C C

O

Communication and Mass Media

AA

Communication(s) AA

AA AA AA AA AA B, M

Computer Applications C

Computer Engineering

B

Computer Information Systems

AAS, C

AS AS O

Computer Networking

AAS

AAS

Computer Science AS, AAS AS, AAS

AS

B, M, D

Computer Security

AAS, C

Computer Support Specialist

AAS, C

Computer Technician

AAS, C

Construction Management AS


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Construction Technology AAS, C AAS, C, CR

AAS, C

Corrections O

AA Cosmetology C

Counseling

M

Creative Writing

AA O, MFA

Criminal Justice AS, AA, AAS AA, AAS AA, AAS, C AA AA AA, AS, AAS, C AS, AA, AAS B

Culinary Arts

AAS

AAS, C

Customer Service

CR

C

Cyber Security AAS, C

Dance AA

AA B, BFA

Database Management

C

Dental Hygiene

AAS

AAS

B

Diesel Technology AAS, C

AAS, C

AAS, C AAS, C

Digital Design

C

Drafting AAS

AAS, C AAS, C AAS, C Early Childhood

Development

AAS

AA, AAS

AAS, C

O, M

Early Childhood/Teacher Assistant AAS

Earth Science

AS

B

Ecology

D

Economics AS

AS AS

B, M, D

Education AA, AS

AA AA AA, AS, C AA, AS

B, M, D, O

Education, Early Childhood AA, AS, AAS AA AA, C AA, AAS AA, AS, C AAS, C

O

Education, Elementary AA, AS AA AA AA AA, AS AS AA B

Education, Middle School

AA

B

Education, Secondary O AA AA AA AA, AS AS AA B

Education, Special

O, M

Electric Power Technology AAS, C

Electrical Apprenticeship O

O

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AAS, C-Gillette only

Electrical Engineering

B, M, D

Electrical Mine Maintenance

C

Electronics Technology AAS, C


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Emergency Management AAS

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Emergency Medical Services AAS, C

Energy Resource Science

B

Energy Systems Engineering

B

Engineering AS

AS AS AS AS B, M, D

Engineering Technology

AAS, C

AAS

English AA AA AA AA AA AA AA B, M

English as a Second Language O

C O

Entomology

M, D

Entrepreneurship AAS

C AAS, C

Environmental Science AS, AAS AS AS

AS

AS O, B, M

Environment, Health, & Safety

AAS

Environmental Engineering

B, M

Equine Business Management

AS AAS

Equine Care and Basic Riding

CR

AAS C

Equine Riding and Training

AAS AAS

Equine Studies

AA

Exercise and Sport Science

AS, C O

Extractive Resources AAS, C Family and Consumer

Sciences

B, M

Farm and Ranch Management AAS

AAS

AAS AAS

O

Farrier Business Management

AAS

Farrier Horse Owner Hoof Care C

Farrier-Professional

C

Film Production

AA

Finance

AS

B, M

Fire Science AAS, C AAS, CR

AAS, C Food Science, Human

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Food Service/Hospitality Management AAS

AAS, C

Foreign Language(s) AA

AA AA AA AA

O

Forensic Science AS

O

Forestry

AS AS

O

French O

AA

B, M

General Business

AS AS, AAS AS

General Office Skills

AAS, C C

General Science AA, AS

General Studies AA, AS AA

AA, AS AA, AS AA, AS AA, AS

General Technology AAS

Geographical Information Systems AS, C

Geography

B, M

Geography, Teaching

B

Geography/Water Resources

M

Geology AS

AS B, M, D

Geophysics

M, D

German O

B, M

Golf and Sports Turf Management

AAS

Graphic Arts, Computer/Desktop Assisted Design

O

Graphic Design AS AAS

AA, AAS, C

B

Graphics Administration

C

Graphics Printing Production AAS

Graphics -Web Design and Application

C

Hair Technician

C

Health Education

AS

B

Health Science AS

AS AS

Health/Physical Education AS

AA, AS AS

O

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) AAS, C

History AA

AA AA AA AA AA B, M

History, Teaching

AA AS

B, M


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Homeland Security

AS

AS,C

Horse Management

AAS

AA

Horse Science

AS

AA

Horticulture

AAS

O

Hospitality Management AAS AAS

AAS, C

Human Services

AAS

AA

AAS

Humanities

AA

Humanities/Fine Arts

AA

B

Industrial Arts AS Industrial Arts Technology

Education AS

AS

B--UW/CC

Industrial Electricity AAS-Gillette Only

Industrial Instrumentation

AAS AAS, C Industrial Maintenance

Technology

AAS, C

Information Management AAS Integrated Systems

Technology

C

Interdisciplinary Studies

AA, AS

AA AA, AS

M

International Studies AA AA

AA AA

AA, AS B, M

Journalism O

AA AA, C AA AA B

Journalism/Print

AA Journalism-

Web/Broadcasting

AA

Juris Doctor (Law)

JD

Kinesiology and Health Promotion

B, M

Law Enforcement O

AA

Legal Assistant AA, AAS, C

AAS

Liberal Arts AA

AA AA, AS

Linux Systems

AAS, C

Literary Studies

AA

Literacy Studies

Lithographic Offset Press

C

Machine Tool Technology AAS, C

C

AAS, C

Management AAS

B


Cas

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Ce

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Management Information Systems AAS, C

O

O

Manufacturing Technology AAS, C

Marketing AS, C

AS B

Mass Media

AA

Massage Therapy

C

AAS, C

Mathematics AS AS AS AA, AS AS AA, AS AS B, M, D

Mathematics, Teaching

AS

AS AS

B, M

Mathematics/Science

B

Meats/Food Science

AAS

O

Mechanical Engineering

B, M, D

Media and Cultural Studies

O

Medical Office Assistant

AAS

AAS, C

Medical Technology AS, C

Medical Transcription

C

Microbiology

B

Microsoft Certification

C Mine Maintenance

Technology

AAS, C

Mining Technology AAS-Gillette Only

Modern Languages

AA AA

Molecular Biology

B, M, D

Multi Media O

AA

Museum/Gallery Studies AA

Music AA AA AA AA AA, AS, AAS AFA AA B, M

Music Education AFA

AA

AA, AS AS

B, M

Music Performance AFA

AA, AS

B, O

Music Technology

AAS C

Music, Instrumental AFA

AA, AS

O

Music, Vocal AFA

AA, AS

O

Nail Technician

C

Native American Studies

AA

AA

O

Natural Resource Biology AS

Natural Science

M


Cas

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Ce

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Co

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Natural Science, Teaching

M

Neuroscience

M, D

Nursing AS, AAS AAS

AAS, LPN AAS, C AAS, C AS, C, O BSN, M

Nutrition AS

O

Occupational Therapy Assistant AS

Office Application Specialist C

Office Information Systems

AAS

Office Management AAS

Offset Duplicator

C Oil and Gas Production

Technology

AAS, C

Organizational Leadership AAS

O

Outdoor Education

AA

AS

Outdoor Guide Skills

Outdoor Leadership

AA

Outdoor Recreation

AA Outdoor Recreation

Leadership

AS

Para-Education AAS, C AAS

AAS-Gillette Only

Paramedic AS

AAS, C

Personal Trainer C

Petroleum Engineering

B, M, D

Pharmacy

PharmD

Pharmacy Technology AS, C

Philosophy

B, M

Phlebotomy C Photographic and Digital

Preservation

C

Photography AA AAS

AAS

Physical Education AS

AS AA AS AS

B

Physical Science

AS

Physical Therapist Assistant

AAS

Physics AS

AS

B, M, D

Physics (Professional)

B


Cas

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Physics, Secondary Education

AS

B

Physiology

B

Planning (Community and Regional)

M

Plant Operations

AAS, C

Plate Welding C

Political Science AA, AS

AS AA AA

B, M

Practical Nursing

C

Pre-Baccalaureate Nursing

AAS

AAS

Pre-Dental Hygiene

AAS O O

Pre-Dentistry AS, AA

AS AS AS AS AS O

Pre-Engineering

AS

AS

Pre-Forestry

AS AS O

Pre-Health

AS

Pre-Law AB, AA, AS AA

AA

AA O

Pre-Medical Technology

AS AS

O

Pre-Medicine AS, AA

AS AS AS AS AS

Pre-Nursing AS, AAS

AS AAS

AS AS O

Pre-Occupational Therapy AA, AS

AS AS AS

O

Pre-Optometry AS

AS AS AS

O

Pre-Pharmacy AS

AS AS AS AS AS O

Pre-Physical Therapy AS

AS AS AS AS O

Prepress Design

AAS, C

Pre-Professional AS

AS

AS AS

Pre-Radiologic Technology

O

Pre-Veterinary AS

AS AS AS AS AS O

Pre-Wildlife Management

AS AS AS Professional Desktop

Publishing

C

Programmer

AAS, C

Psychology AA, AS AA AA AA AA AA

B, M, D

Public Administration

AA

M

Radiography (X-Ray) AS

AAS

Range Management AS

AS AS

O


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Range Management/Water Resources

AS M

Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management

AS

AS B, M, D

Religious Studies

AA

O

Renewable Energy AAS, C

Reproductive Biology

M, D

Resource Management

AS

O

Respiratory Therapy AS

Retail Merchandising AAS, C

Robotics AAS

Russian O

B

Screenwriting

AA

Science

AS

AS

Self-Designed Major

B

Skin Technician

C

Small Business Management

O

Social Science(s) AA AA AA AA AA AA, AS AA B

Social Studies, Secondary Education AA

AA, As AS

B

Social Work AA

AA B, M

Sociology AA

AA AA AA AS AA B, M

Software Support Specialist AAS AAS

Soil Science

AA

M, D

Sonography

AAS, C

Spanish O

AA AA AA AA B, M

Spanish, Secondary Education

AA AS

B

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

B

Speech-Language Pathology

M

Statistics AS, C

AS

B, M, D

Surface Maintenance Mechanic

C

Surgical Technology

AAS

Survey Technology

C AAS

Technical Studies AAS


Cas

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Technical Theatre AA AA

AA, C B, BFA

Technology

AAS AAS

Textiles and Merchandising

O

Theatre AA AA

AA

AA AA B, BFA

Theatre and Dance AA

B, BFA

Underground Maintenance Mechanic

C

Veterinary Technology

AAS

AAS

Visual Arts 2D

AA

Water Quality Technology AAS, C

Weatherization Technology C

Web Design AAS, C

C AAS, C

AAS

Web Developer AAS

C

Welding AAS, C AAS, C, CR AAS, C

AAS, C AAS, C AAS, C

Western American Studies

AA

AA Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

and Management

AS

B

Wildlife Biology

AS Wildlife Conservation and

Management

AS

O

Wildlife Management AS

AS AS

B

Wind Energy

AS, AAS

Women's Studies AA

B

Word Processing

C

Writing AA

AA

O

Zoology

B, M

Zoology and Physiology

B, M, D


NOTES

Documents

2011 Wyoming Post-High School Planning Days book