lesson 1: higher education options what to do after high school

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Postsecondary Education When you continue learning after finishing High School. There are many ways to continue your learning and the choices you make depend on what you want to accomplish (what is your goal?).

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Lesson 1: Higher Education Options What to do after high school Terms we will review: Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctoral Degree Certificate & License Salary Postsecondary Education Vocational School Community College Four-year College/University Graduate School Major Postsecondary Education When you continue learning after finishing High School. There are many ways to continue your learning and the choices you make depend on what you want to accomplish (what is your goal?). Vocational School Ideas ~ Carpentry ~Health Care ~Day Care ~ Cosmetology ~Culinary Skills ~Construction/Machines Training Community College ~ A college where you attend 2 year degree programs and can earn an Associates Degree ~ Usually does not have dorms or housing for students ~ Can use classes toward a 4-year school and a 4-year degree called a Bachelors Degree 4-Year College or University ~ Usually, you live on campus or near campus. ~ You attend for 4 years to complete classes toward a particular major. ~ Upon completion you will earn a Bachelors Degree. ~ You may finish college here, or may be taking these classes in preparation for graduate school in order to get a Masters Degree. Graduate School ~ Attended after completing a degree at a 4 year college or university ~ Attended at any age, sometimes, people take a break from school and go back to get a new or different degree. ~ You can earn a Masters Degree or even a Doctoral Degree at graduate school. Majors: what you will study EducationAgricultureEngineering/Architecture Performing Arts/Music LanguagePsychology Associates Degree After 2 years of college An Associates Degree will help you get a job in management or mechanical design (these are only a couple ideas).college-salary- report/majors-that-pay- you-back/associate Bachelors Degree Received from a 4 year college program. 5 Most Popular majors are: Business Administration PsychologyNursingBiologyTeaching Masters Degree Achieved as a graduate student, usually in 5 th -6 th year of college Top 3 Masters Degree Jobs: Biomedical Engineering Statistics Aerospace Engineering Doctoral Degree Achieved as a graduate student, usually in 6 th -8 th year of college Doctoral Jobs: Psychologist Health Doctor Physical Theraptist Health Services Certificate vs License Certificate: Sometimes but not always required for performing tasks. Can show improvement in a subject. License: A permit (allowance) required for someone to perform a trade (job). For example: an autoshop Pay Scale by Degree & Experience Salary: an amount of money a person earns each year. Scholarships: $ you earn from grades, sports, or community service projects Grants: $ you can earn from different companies or groups Loans: $ you are lent but have to pay back a little at a time when you finish school and get a job