CHOOSING In this presentation, you will take a closer look at different types of degrees and colleges / universities. A COLLEGE Throughout the following slides, the content will be catered to game design careers, but keep in mind that this information can be used in various career paths. UNIT 2 DEGREE TYPES TYPES OF DEGREES Obtaining a college degree can allow you to prepare Associate's Degree to earn a higher degree or to enter the workforce. Bachelor's Degree If you're unsure which degree you'd like to earn, you have several different degree options to chose from, Master's Degree depending on your desired area of study, your time commitment and your career goals. Doctoral Degree
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE CONTINUED Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate of Applied Technology (A.A.T.) degrees The Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of include classes that focus less on theory and more on Science (A.S.) degrees prepare you to transfer to a technical skills, and they prepare you to find an entry- bachelor's degree program and include less career- level job in a career field. focused classes. All types of associate degree programs are designed to take around two years to complete. Associate degrees can be earned at two-year colleges and some four-year colleges or universities. BACHELOR'S DEGREE MASTER'S DEGREE Bachelor's degrees usually take four years to earn and In a master's degree program, you can study your require you to finish at least 120 credit hours. chosen field in depth. Most programs require you to complete 30-60 credit hours, write a thesis or develop a major project and successfully complete some type You might earn a bachelor's degree if you're of written or oral examination to graduate. interested in entering a career in the arts, humanities, sciences or business, or if you'd like to pursue postgraduate studies in law, medicine or other After you have earned a degree, such as the Master professions that have advanced degree of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.S.) , you may requirements. qualify for higher-level job positions, or you may want to pursue doctoral study. Typical degree titles include Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) , Bachelor of Science (B.S.) , Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) .
SCHOOL TYPES DOCTORAL DEGREE In most cases, a doctoral degree is the highest degree Two-Year Colleges you can earn in a field. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the most common form of a doctorate, and Four-Year Colleges it is awarded in many fields of study; however, some disciplines award specialized doctoral degrees such as Universities (Both Public and Private) the Doctor of Education (Ed.D) , Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and Doctor of Musical Arts Military Academies (D.M.A.) . Single-Sex Students are expected to show deep and focused learning on one particular subject, usually by Religious completing a book-length work of scholarly or clinical research, then defending that dissertation in front of a committee. The process of earning a doctoral degree may take 2-5 years or more, depending on whether you study full- or part-time. TWO-YEAR COLLEGES FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES Can be community college, technical college, or Award bachelor degrees junior college May offer associate degrees Award certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees Often more expensive tuition than two-year May allow guaranteed transfer to four-year colleges colleges or universities Many offer on-campus housing Often have limited on-campus housing Are often significantly less expensive for tuition and closer to "home" Can prepare students to go directly into the workforce
UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITIES: PUBLIC Similar to a four-year college, but also have Often lower cost tuition for in-state students graduate degrees Usually give preference to in-state residents Competitive admission requirements Secular (no religious affiliation) Generally, more expensive tuition than two-year colleges Many offer on-campus housing UNIVERSITIES: PRIVATE MILITARY ACADEMIES Usually cost more than public universities Co-ed: Both men and women No preference for in-state or out-of-state students High standards for admission Some are associated with a particular religion Military service required upon graduation Tuition is free Less freedom than other schools and incorporates physical training and discipline
SINGLE SEX UNIVERSITIES RELIGIOUS COLLEGES AND AND COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES There are over 90 all-female, two- and four-year Focus on a particular faith colleges Students may or may not practice religion to attend Can offer a comfortable and supportive environment Religion and theology incorporated into curriculum Very few all-male schools Some may have particular behavioral expectations EDUCATION CHARTS MEDIAN INCOME BY EDUCATION LEVEL The following slides take a look at different metrics directly linked to education level. Briefly discuss the charts and how you interpret the results. Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm)
LIFETIME INCOME COMPARED TO HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE SUCCESS! College Board (http://trends.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/education- pays-2013-full-report.pdf) YOU'VE JUST FINISHED THIS SECTION.
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