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1. California College Systems

   California College Options
2. California College Systems California Community College (CCC) California State University (CSU) University Of California (UC) Independent Colleges & Universities
3. California Community Colleges Description Locations Admissions & Costs Local CCCs
4. California Community College : Description Public Institutions Multiple Paths of Study Associate’s Degree Transfer Technical Education (Certificate Programs) Personal Enrichment Primarily 2-Year Maximum Programs Different Students, Different Backgrounds, Different Goals www.cccco.edu
5. California Community College: Locations 112 campuses, several in Los Angeles county
6. California Community College : Admissions & Cost High school diploma or equivalent At least 18 years of age or with parent and school consent Neither GPA nor SAT and ACT tests are not required CA residents: courses are $46/unit or approximately $1104/year for CA residents Tuition Fee Waiver: California Community College Board of Governors Waiver (BOGW) Textbooks: estimated cost of $1,656/year
7. California Community College : Cerritos Collegewww.cerritos.edu Offers 200+ degree and certificate programs Popular Studies/Programs World-Class Automotive Training Center Teacher-Trac (K-8) Beyond the Classroom Organizations for cultural groups Musical and social groups Sports (Men’s titles in soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming; women’s titles in track and field, softball, basketball)
8. California Community College : El Camino College Compton Centerwww.compton.edu Expert faculty in their field Many courses may be taken through the Distance Education program—partly/completely online Helpful Programs First Year Experience – linked classes focused on reading and writing Transfer Academy – HS students earn HS and college credits
9. California Community College : Long Beach City Collegewww.lbcc.edu Two campuses – PCC & LAC Learning Communities FYE – linked classes for freshmen Puente – Latinocentric & leadership SANKOFA – Afrocentric classes and activities STAR – math & English improvement Unique Studies/Programs Architectural Drafting Culinary Arts Film
10. California Community College : Rio Hondo Collegewww.riohondo.edu Study Abroad in London or Spain Top Programs Administration of Justice Program is the largest in the state Fire technology, nursing, environmental technology, EMT, welding, drafting, geographic information systems, and automotive technology programs are top in the region
11. California State University Description Locations Minimum Requirements & Costs Unique Majors
12. California State University: Description Public Institutions Teaching Emphasis Prepare Student for Job Market Top 33.3% Admitted Great Choice for Future Teachings, Engineers, and Liberal Arts Students Degrees: Bachelor’s Master’s Teaching credentials Certificates Educational Doctorates www.calstate.edu
13. California State University: Locations 23 campuses statewide
14. California State University:Minimum Requirements & Costs High school diploma or equivalent A-G courses with a grade of C or better Minimum 2.0 GPA SAT or ACT exam (writing section not required; best scores from any sitting accepted) Minimum eligibility index score (SAT/ACT and GPA calculation) of 2900 using the SAT results and 694 using the ACT results Statewide Tuition: $5,970 for full-time enrollment (does not include other university fees, supplies, or housing)
15. California State University:Unique Majors Aviation – CSULA and San Jose State Agronomy (the science and technology of producing and using plants for various purposes) - CSU Chico and CSU Fresno Biomedical Engineering - CSULB and San Diego Deaf Studies - CSU Northridge Entomology (the study of insects) - Stanislaus Fire Protection Administration & Technology – CSULA Forensics – CSULA, CSU Fullerton, and CSU Fresno Sports Management - CSU Bakersfield
16. University of California Description Locations Minimum Requirements & Costs Unique Majors
17. University of California: Description Public Institutions Research Emphasis Prepares Students for Graduate Studies Top 9% of CA HS Students Admitted Great Choice for Future Doctors, Lawyers, Dentists, Business Management, Educators Degrees: Bachelor’s Master’s Teaching credentials Certificates Doctorates www.universityofcalifornia.edu
18. University of California: Locations 10 campuses statewide (1 for upper division & graduate students only)
19. University of California :Minimum Requirements & Cost High School Diploma or Equivalent Complete A-G Requirements with a C or Better (11 by the senior year) 3.0 GPA or Higher in A-G Courses ACT with Writing or SAT Personal Statement $12,192 estimated fees for full-time enrollment (does not include other university specific fees, supplies, or housing)
20. University of California :Unique Majors LGBT Studies - UC Berkeley Neurology Surgery - UC Davis Law & Society - UC Irvine Earth and Space Science - UC Los Angeles Human Rights - UC San Diego Gaming - UC Santa Cruz
21. Independent Colleges/Universities Description Overview Local Options
22. Independent Colleges/Universities: Description Educational institutions that are not operated by the government. Many have unique characteristics. For instance, some are religion affiliated, Ivey League, or liberal arts only schools.
23. Independent Colleges/Universities: Overview Independent college students are individuals—not numbers Every application is personally reviewed Classes are smaller and taught by professors not teaching assistants Students receive personal attention to help them success in college and life
24. Independent Colleges/Universities:Overview There are over 75 nonprofit, independent colleges and universities in the state. Requirements and tuition vary Two and four year institutions Cannot legally discriminate, but generally is not restricted in setting admissions policies May or may not require exam scores May or may not require personal statements May or may not value talent over a high GPA
25. Independent Colleges/Universities:Overview Many institutions make broad efforts to recruit students from underprivileged backgrounds Tuition fees tend to be higher than at public universities though many institutions offer financial aid (tuition range is $6,000 to $54,000)
26. Independent Colleges/Universities: Local Options Over 75 campuses statewide; many are local
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