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California Colleges

California Colleges. A Three Tiered System. UC/CSU/Community College. Higher Education S ystem— California’s three-tiered higher ed. system has firm guidelines that govern: what degrees are offered

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California Colleges

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  1. California Colleges A Three Tiered System

  2. UC/CSU/Community College • Higher Education System—California’s three-tiered higher ed. system has firm guidelines that govern: • what degrees are offered • how students can move directly into one of the four-year universities or from a community college to a CA university • Public Universities—California is home to 2 world renowned public university systems: University of California &Cal State Universities • People from all over the country & world attend our home state colleges/universities. • Some of the least expensive in the country. • Private Universities—not a part of this system

  3. University of California (UC)

  4. University of California (UC) Purpose: research institution for the State of California Campuses—10, but only 9 accept freshman applicants Total # Students—About 200,000 students system-wide Degrees Offered—bachelor, masters, PhD (doctorate); also professional certificates such as Law, Medical, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Dental Cost—approx. $12,000 per year for tuition

  5. University of California (UC) • Admissions—top 12.5% of California high school seniors; • Guarantee admission to top 9% in the state and top 9% of each high school • Minimum GPA of 3.0 but academic index of 277 • based on a comprehensive review of courses, grades, SAT or ACT (including writing portion), activities and personal statement. • SAT Subject Test scores also considered as value added but do not count against the applicant even if scores are low. • Greatest weight given to courses and grades.

  6. University of California (UC) • Class size—Typically larger. General Ed or even some upper division major courses 200-300 students. • Professor vs. TA—Prof lectures;graduate student Teaching Assistant (TA) leads a discussion section and grades students • Emphasis—Research & theoretical based educational focus w/ post-graduate options. • Quarter vs Semester System—Most campuses run on the quarter system: • Three 10 weeks terms per year. • Exceptions—Berkeley and Merced.

  7. California State University (CSU) • Professors—Focus on teaching; not required to “publish or perish” • Campuses—23: San Diego, San Marcos, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Dominguez Hills*, Pomona, Northridge, San Bernardino, Bakersfield*, Channel Islands*, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, Stanislaus*, Monterey Bay*, San Jose, San Francisco, East Bay*, Maritime Academy*, Sacramento, Chico, Sonoma, Humboldt • Total # Students—Approx. 415,000 students system-wide • Degrees Offered—Bachelor and masters degrees. Recently have been allowed to offer EdD and limited number of other professional doctorate degrees. Few offer joint PhD’s in partnership with a local UC or private institution.

  8. California State University (CSU) • Cost—approx. $6000 per year • Admissions—based on: • Eligibility index calculated using GPA and test scores; • Top 33% of CA high school students accepted; • Campuses are not impacted, therefore, students with the minimum eligibility are accepted: 2.0 GPA with 1300 SAT (CR & Math) or 3.0 GPA with any SAT score

  9. California State University (CSU) • Class Size—Typically smaller • Emphasis—focus more on professional, non-research oriented options. • Research opportunities do exist though. • Quarter vs Semester System—Most campuses run on semester system • All campuses will switch to semester within the next 5 years.

  10. Similarities • A – G—Students must complete the 15 A – G courses for minimum eligibility: • History/social science (2yrs); college-preparatory English (4 yrs); college-preparatory mathematics (3 yrs/4 recommended); lab science (3yrs/4 yrs recommended); language other than English (2 yrs of same language/3 yrsrecommended); visual and performing arts(1 yr) • Each w/ grade C or better & 11 of them before senior year • Grades—thosefrom 9th grade are NOT included in the GPA but must be C or better in academic classes • With a higher GPA the test score required goes down.

  11. Similarities • Applications—Closing date is November 30 for the following Fall semester/quarter. • If qualified for a fee waiver, you can apply to 4 campuses for free. 4 UC, 4 CSU. • Transcripts are NOT sent to the campuses with the application. • No letters of recommendation are accepted. • Transfer Students • Those from community college must be given first priority • VERY limited transfers from any institution other than California Community College

  12. California Community Colleges (CCC) • Campuses—112 • Emphasis—Workforce training, basic skills classes in English & math, certificate programs, & preparation to transfer to the university • Transfers—UC & CSU must give 1st priority to transfer students from CCC • Degrees Offered—Associate Degree programs • Legislation pending that may allow CCC’s to grant some bachelor degree’s in career fields that see a need for more highly educated workers, such as automotive technology. • Cost—$46 per unit • Admissions—No requirements to be eligible to attend once 18 years old

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