170 likes | 180 Views
Brian Agnew is explaining the DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS AND OPTIONS.
E N D
DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS AND OPTIONS Brian Agnew
Degrees High School– 4 years Diploma Community College – 2 years (Optional) Associate’s Degree University –4 years Bachelor’s Degree
Degrees after the B.A./B.S. University-2 years or more Master’s Degree University –3 years or more Doctorate Degrees-Ph.D, Ed.D, M.D. Professional Degrees-Law Degree
4 Systems of Higher Education University of California (UC) California State University (CSU) California Community Colleges (CCC) Independent and Private Colleges/Universities
Options High School
Tiered System Tiered System High School
Community College (CCC) ➢109 Community Colleges in CA ➢ Prepares students to transfer to a 4 year institution ➢Associate’s degree ➢To enroll, students have to be 18 + or have a High School Diploma
California State University (CSU) ➢ 23 California State Universities ➢B.A./B.S. and Master’s degrees ➢Accepts high school Seniors and Community College transfers ➢Provides broad liberal education and prepares students for professional goals
University of California (UC) ➢ 10 University of California Campuses-Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco (Medical and Graduate School Only), Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz ➢B.A./B.S., J.D., M.D. and only public system in California that can grant the Ph.D ➢Accepts High School Seniors and Community College Transfers ➢Mission of the UC: Research & Teaching ➢Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare
Private Universities/Colleges ➢77 Private Universities/Colleges in CA ➢Vary in size, prestige, and cost ➢ Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees ➢Accepts high school graduates and Community College Transfers ➢Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare
UC Entrance Requirements Subject Requirements ( A-G courses) Examination Requirement ( SAT Reasoning Test or ACT and SAT Subject Tests) G.P.A. Requirement
Minimum UC Subject Requirements (A-G Courses) (a) History/Social Science - 2 years required (b) English - 4 years required (c) Math - 3 years required, 4 recommended (d) Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 recommended (e) Language Other than English - 2 years required of the same language, 3 recommended (f) Visual Arts - 1 year required (g) Elective - 1 year required of college prep elective
College Entrance Tests SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT 2 SAT Subject Tests Students must take all required tests to be considered eligible for admission. Students who do not take all the tests are not considered eligible.
G.P.A Requirement Necessary grades and test scores changeover time, but usually need: *A 3.45 (B+) GPA in the A-G courses or *If GPA is less than 3.45 but greater than 3.0, then student can meet eligibility requirement by getting required scores on SAT or ACT AND SAT Subject Tests or *Top 4% of senior class in high school UC gives “bonus” points for grades earned in honors or Advanced Placement courses
Not Required, but Recommended UC looks for “well-rounded” students too! Participation in outside activities: – Sports – Student government – Music, Drama, Visual Arts – Community/Volunteer service – Part-time jobs
Review of Options High School