Education In USA Peter Ping Liu, Ph D, PE, CQE, OCP and CSIT Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Programs School of Technology Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL 61920
Grade Levels (Secondary Education) Elementary: Kindergarten – Grade 6 Middle School: Grade 7- 8 High School: Grade 9 – Freshman Grade 10– Sophomore Grade 11– Junior Grade Senior
School Type Public Private Home Schooling
Public School: Basic Approach Organized by school districts (K-12) Free tuition and textbooks Free transportation when available Minimum fees Funding source: State Local Property Tax Levi Federal such as lunch
Public School: General Principle Equal opportunity to everyone Special education required by federal law Emphasis on well-rounded development of individuals Academic standards set by states Parental/community involvement encouraged
Public School: Curriculum K – 8: Same subjects for every class Typical courses: reading, language arts, writing, spelling, social study, math, environmental and science, art/music High School (9-12): Varies with students, but conforming state standard Typical high school courses: English, Algebra, Geometry, Social Sciences, Science (Biology), Chemistry, Science (Physics), Career Education, Art/Band/Chorus, Physical Education, AP Courses
Public School: Extra Curriculum Band (Starts with 5 th in Charleston) Music programs such as chorus Sports (by school or by community) Volunteer work
Where Do High School Students Go? Employment College bound
Higher Education: Funding Type Private funded: tuition, donations Public (state) funded: tuition, state appropriation
Higher Education: Type Community/junior college (2 year) Four year university Four year master-level university Four year doctoral-level university
Higher Education: Degree Associate: 2 year Baccalaureate: 4 year Graduate certificate Master: 1-2 year (up to 6 years) Specialist: 2-3 year Doctoral: 3 – 7 years Professional: JD, MD, DD etc.
Higher Education: Major Field Liberal Arts Sciences Engineering and Technology Agriculture Business/Commerce/Management Education Graduate/Professional Schools: medicine, law, etc.
College Experience: Prepared to Be a Responsible Citizen Academic Extra-curriculum Independent living Exercise Social life Outcome varies with individual