DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS AND OPTIONS

Degrees

High School– 4 years Diploma Community College – 2 years (Optional) Associate’s Degree University –4 years Bachelor’s Degree

Degrees after the B.A./B.S.

University-2 years or more Master’s Degree University –3 years or more Doctorate Degrees-Ph.D, Ed.D, M.D.

Professional Degrees-Law Degree

4 Systems of Higher Education

University of California (UC) California State University (CSU) California Community Colleges (CCC) Independent and Private Colleges/Universities

Options

High School

Tiered System

High School

Community College (CCC)  109 Community Colleges in CA  Prepares students to transfer to a 4 year institution  Associate’s degree  To enroll, students have to be 18 + or have a High School Diploma

California State University (CSU)  23 California State Universities  B.A./B.S. and Master’s degrees  Accepts high school Seniors and Community College transfers  Provides broad liberal education and prepares students for professional goals

University of California (UC)  10 University of California Campuses-Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco (Medical and Graduate School Only), Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz  B.A./B.S., J.D., M.D. and only public system in California that can grant the Ph.D

 Accepts High School Seniors and Community College Transfers  Mission of the UC: Research & Teaching  Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare

Private Universities/Colleges

 77 Private Universities/Colleges in CA  Vary in size, prestige, and cost  Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees  Accepts high school graduates and Community College Transfers  Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare

UC Entrance Requirements

Subject Requirements ( A-G courses) Examination Requirement ( SAT Reasoning Test or ACT and SAT Subject Tests) G.P.A. Requirement

Minimum UC Subject Requirements (A-G Courses)

(a) History/Social Science - 2 years required (b) English - 4 years required (c) Math - 3 years required, 4 recommended (d) Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 recommended (e) Language Other than English - 2 years required of the same language, 3 recommended (f) Visual Arts - 1 year required (g) Elective - 1 year required of college prep elective

College Entrance Tests

SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT 2 SAT Subject Tests Students must take all required tests to be considered eligible for admission. Students who do not take all the tests are not considered eligible.

G.P.A Requirement

Necessary grades and test scores changeover time, but usually need: *A 3.45 (B+) GPA in the A-G courses or *If GPA is less than 3.45 but greater than 3.0, then student can meet eligibility requirement by getting required scores on SAT or ACT AND SAT Subject Tests or *Top 4% of senior class in high school UC gives “bonus” points for grades earned in honors or Advanced Placement courses

Not Required, but Recommended

UC looks for “well-rounded” students too!

Participation in outside activities: – Sports – Student government – Music, Drama, Visual Arts – Community/Volunteer service – Part-time jobs

Review of Options

High School