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

2. Pre-Test 1.What is the approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities? 2.What are common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions? 3.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 1.The divorce rate for a college graduate is what percentage lower – 20% 2.Students report that going to college ________ their horizons – Broadens 3.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 videoCommunity College vs. University Write down the biggest benefits of a – Community College (Note: Technical colleges have some of the same benefits) – University

10. Community College Benefits 1.Fewer students per class – Get more personalized instruction 2.Less expensive 3.Transition is easier at a community college – Because you can live at home 4.Many credits can transfer to 4-year colleges 5.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 univsource.com – www.a2zcolleges.com www.a2zcolleges.com – Naviance – Iseek – College Board (Microsoft 2011c)

18. Post-Test 1.What is the approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities? 2.What are common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions? 3.Name two websites that provide valuable postsecondary institution information.

19. Review 1.Approximate number of U.S. colleges and universities – 4,000 2.Common types of 2-year postsecondary institutions – Community and Technical Colleges 3.Two websites that provide valuable postsecondary institution information – univsource.com, www.a2zcolleges.com univsource.comwww.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| 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| http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/people-CM079001925.aspx#mt:0|