The handout details various types of degrees and gives students space to list
possible careers associated with each one. Divide the class into groups of three
or ...
College Degrees Explained
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The video Different Types of Postsecondary Education offers students a glimpse into the postsecondary experiences of four students pursuing different career paths and degree plans. This lesson further develops the information about types of degrees that students might pursue, possible length of study, and examples of careers related to that degree.
1. Different Types of Postsecondary Education Video and Discussion Introduce Different Types of Postsecondary Education by telling students they will be seeing some examples of students who are going to college to earn various types of degrees at a community college and a four-year university. Ask them to jot down the reasons that each student gives for choosing his or her school. After the video, ask them to name the type of degrees and career each college student talked about. Answers: Tony: Associate’s degree; registered nurse Ben: Associate’s degree; professional chef Rachel: Master’s degree; aeronautical engineer Liz: Bachelor’s degree; journalist Ask the students if they were surprised by any of the postsecondary education requirements of the careers discussed. Which career interested them most? 2. A Matter of Degrees Game and Handout Give students a copy of the attached handout called “A Matter of Degrees” and ask them to use it in the next activity. The handout details various types of degrees and gives students space to list possible careers associated with each one. Divide the class into groups of three or four. Give each group a set of 4 note cards with one of these words written on each card: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate/Professional. When you call out a profession, ask them to discuss with each other to determine the highest degree most often required for that career. Select from the list of professions below, or choose your own. On your call, teams will hold up their card. The teams with the most correct answers win the contest. (Offer a prize, if possible.) After the game award winners and ask them if they know what they are interested in studying and what type of degree is required. They may complete the Own Your Own Future Finder at http://www.ownyourownfuture.com/future-finder/ or research careers, degree requirements, and salary figures at http://www.careerinfonet.org/.
Journal I am hoping to pursue a(n) _____________ (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, professional/doctoral) degree in _______________. I can take the following courses now to prepare for that degree: ownyourownfuture.com || Texas GEAR UP
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Master’s degree Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Doctorate Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s or Master’s Professional degree Associate’s or Bachelor’s
College Degrees Explained
A Matter of Degrees Students may know how to apply and enroll in college, but they probably need more information about the various types of degree programs offered. This lesson will provide them with a resource that explains the differences between an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s, Master’s and more advanced degree options.
An associate’s degree is earned in two years or less and may be earned at community, junior, or technical colleges. Associate’s degrees will include basic courses, such as math and English, as well as classes related to your particular career choice. You may use courses completed through the community college to transfer to a four-year institution. Possible careers that require this degree are:
1. ______________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________ A bachelor’s degree is usually a four-year program of undergraduate courses. To earn this degree, you must take general studies classes like math and English, as well as a certain number of hours in your major field of study. You may begin with transfer credit from Advanced Placement, CLEP, or community college courses. There are several different types of bachelor’s degree programs, and the type you earn will depend on the major you choose. Possible careers that require this degree are:
A master’s degree follows a bachelor’s degree and will usually take at least two additional years to complete. Master’s degrees are very focused and are called “master’s” because it means that you have mastered a particular area of study. You must complete undergraduate courses and take a graduate admissions exam. The most common master’s degrees are Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Master of Education (M.Ed.). Certain careers require this degree, such as: 1. ______________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________ Even more advanced degrees, such as doctoral and professional degrees in medicine, law, education, arts, or sciences, may also be obtained. A doctoral, or Ph.D. program, often follows a master’s degree. Other professional programs, including a law degree, may be obtained after completion of a bachelor’s degree. These graduate degrees take from three to five additional years to complete. These are some of the careers that require this degree:
1. ______________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________
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Own it! I am hoping to pursue a(n) _____________ (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Professional/ Doctoral) degree in _______________. I can take the following courses now to prepare for that degree: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________. ownyourownfuture.com || Texas GEAR UP
College Degrees Explained
