1. California College Options

2. California Community College (CCC) California State University (CSU) University Of California (UC) Independent Colleges & Universities

3. Description Locations Admissions & Costs Local CCCs

4.  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. 112 campuses, several in Los Angeles county

6.  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.  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.  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.  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.  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. Description Locations Minimum Requirements & Costs Unique Majors

12.  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. 23 campuses statewide

14.  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.  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. Description Locations Minimum Requirements & Costs Unique Majors

17.  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. 10 campuses statewide (1 for upper division & graduate students only)

19.  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.  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. Description Overview Local Options

22. 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 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.  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.  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. Over 75 campuses statewide; many are local

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