Types of Higher Education?

1. (Microsoft 2011a) Types of Higher Education? 6th Grade Postsecondary Investigation #2

2. Pre-Test • What is the approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities? • What are common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions? • Name two websites that provide valuable postsecondary institution information.

3. 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

4. Review Last Lesson • The divorce rate for a college graduate is what percentage lower • 20% • Students report that going to college ________ their horizons • Broadens • Students report that going to college helps them ___________ their values and beliefs • Clarify

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Community College Benefits • Fewer students per class • Get more personalized instruction • Less expensive • Transition is easier at a community college • Because you can live at home • Many credits can transfer to 4-year colleges • Many 2-year degrees lead directly to good high skills careers

11. 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

12. Group Discussion • Identify two of the biggest benefits of a • Community College • University

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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)

18. Post-Test • What is the approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities? • What are common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions? • Name two websites that provide valuable postsecondary institution information.

19. Review • Approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities • 4,000 • Common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions • Community and Technical Colleges • Two websites that provide valuable postsecondary institution information • univsource.com, www.a2zcolleges.com • Naviance , Iseek, College Board

20. 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|