Post on 04-Jan-2016
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Formulas for Career Success: Higher Learning
Types of Institutions
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Questions
• What two categories do higher learning institutions fall under?
• What types of higher learning institutions are available?
• What types of degrees are offered at each type of higher learning institution?
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Higher Learning Institutions
• Are classified as public or private– public institutions are largely supported
by government funds– private institutions do not receive
government funding, but are supported solely by tuition, endowment and donations
Endowment: account of donation funds invested in order to continuously generate income; the original endowment amount is left alone, while the income
it generates is available for spending
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Public vs. Private Institutions
Public Private
Generally less expensive
Generally more expensive
Tend to be larger Tend to be smaller
Often offer wider choice of majors
Often offer smaller range of majors
Larger class sizes common
Smaller class sizes common
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Higher Learning Institutions
• Include:– vocational, trade and technical schools– community and junior colleges– colleges and universities
Did You Know? Harvard University was founded in 1636, making it the oldest higher learning institution
in the United States.
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Vocational, Trade & Technical Schools
• Provide job-specific training• Award diplomas or certificates
depending on the area of study• May also prepare students
for a licensing exam• Offer formal classes and
hands-on training directly related to a student’s career of interest
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Vocational, Trade & Technical Schools
• Offer a wide range of programs depending on the institution– programs may take anywhere from a
few months to a few years to complete• Do not typically have on-campus
housing or other on-campus amenities available
• Are usually less expensive than traditional college and therefore considered a cost-effective option
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Community & Junior Colleges
• Are also known as two-year colleges• Award associate degrees• May grant diplomas or certificates
based on area of study• Provide traditional classes with
flexible scheduling • Are typically less expensive than
four-year schools
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Community & Junior Colleges
• Do not typically offer on-campus housing– however, there are exceptions
• May or may not offer other on-campus amenities such as food services
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Colleges & Universities
• Are four-year schools • Award bachelor’s degrees• May or may not offer
graduate degrees
Did You Know? The most commonly earned bachelor’s degrees are those in the field of
business.
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Colleges & Universities
• Typically offer on-campus housing • May also offer other on-campus
amenities, including:– food services– fitness centers– game rooms– laundry service
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Colleges & Universities: What is the Difference?
The difference between a college and a university is unclear and often debated. Some say colleges offer fewer programs and are made up of departments,
whereas universities are larger and made up of schools and colleges. Others say colleges do not
include a graduate school, while universities do. In reality, the words have become nearly interchangeable
because neither of these rules is without exception. Typically, universities are larger and may include a
focus on scholarly or scientific research. Additionally, many universities also have professional schools such
as law school or medical school.
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Higher Learning Institutions
• Come in a wide range of types and sizes, providing programs for any career interest– regardless of the desired atmosphere
and career goals, there is a post-secondary school right for everyone
– extensive information is available from counselors, teachers and the Internet to help you discover where you will fit