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14 AUGUST 1,2007 Smoke Signals I9I)CVKSITKSGd ()?IPCsXSSilSnj!!rOIIlS COLLEGE CLASSIFICATIONS Public 2-year (Community or Junior) College: A post-secondary institution which provides entry-level college education. Community colleges are generally characterized by open admissions policies (anyone can attend) and a wide range of offerings, including two-year (Associate) degrees, transferable degrees, vocational training, certificate courses, and community and continuing education. These colleges tend to be less expensive than proprietary colleges or 4-year colleges or universities. Proprietary College: A private institution operated by its owners as a profit-making enterprise (sometimes called "private career or trade schools"). These types of institutions offer a variety of course offerings and degrees. Credits typically do not transfer as core curriculum to any school, whether that be a public or private college or university, not owned by the proprietary school. 4 YEAR COLLEGES AND BEYOND for obtaining an undergradu ate or graduate degree. Four-year colleges are the types of schools that most people think of when they say the word "college." Harvard is a four-year college. So are the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Western Oregon University. Four-year colleges offer a comprehensive education. In other words, you not only choose something to major in (such as business or physics or nursing or journalism) but you also receive a well-rounded education in other subjects. Four-year colleges also have admission re quirements that must be met before one can start taking classes. Public College or University: A public university is an institution of higher education that grants degrees at the Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral levels (depending on the institution). These institutions are typically less expensive than private colleges or universities. They are funded by public means through a national or regional government. Some Community or Junior Colleges may operate as branch campuses for public universities and offer four-year degrees in certain selected subjects. Private College or University: A private university is a univer sity that is run without input or control of any government entity (not supported by state taxes). They are degree granting institutions that provide degrees such as Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate (depending on the institution). They retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public funds, therefore their tuition costs tend to be higher than public colleges or universities. Undergraduate: have not obtained a Bachelor's degree Graduate: relating to studies beyond a Bachelor's degree; seeking a Master's, Doctorate, or Professional degree. Have you ever wondered about the differences in certificates and degrees? COLLEGE CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES Diploma: A diploma is a document issued by any educational institu tion. It can be a certificate testifying that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study or a deed conferring an academic degree. Certificate: A certificate is awarded for successful completion of a specialized program of study. A certificate may be for graduate (such as SGC - Specialized Graduate Certificate) or undergraduate programs (such as ATC - Advanced Technical Certificate) and is usually not more than one year in length. Associate (2-year) Degree: The degree awarded after a two-year period of study which can be either terminal (vocationaltechnical) or transfer (the first two years of a bachelor's degree). Classes for this degree are 100 or 200 level and can be taken at a community or junior college. Bachelor's (4-year) Degree: This degree is the basic undergraduate degree offered by four-year colleges and universities, depending upon the required program of study. A Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) requires that a portion of the study be devoted to the arts such as languages, literature, music, etc., while a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) requires more math ematics and science curriculum. Classes are 100-400 level. Master's (1-3 years after completing Bachelor degree 5-7 years total) Degree: A Master's degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate or graduate course of one to three years in duration. One must complete a Bachelor's degree before enrolling in a Master's degree program. Classes are 500 level and higher. Doctorate (3-5 years after completing Bachelor degree 7-9 years total) Degree: A doctorate is an academic degree of the highest level. Traditionally, the award of a doctorate implies recognition of the candidate as an equal by the university faculty under which he or she has studied. Professional (3-5 years after completing Bachelor degree 7-9 years total) Degree: This degree can be obtained after first completing a bachelor's degree. Professional degrees are in fields such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or law. Earnings by educational attainment National average annual pay by gender for workers over age 25: Less than high school graduateGED High school diploma or GED Some college or Associate degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or Professional degree MEN $22,138 $31,683 $39,601 $53,693 $71,918 WOMEN $13,076 $20,179 $25,736 $36,250 $47,319 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 American Community Survey fflm$ fugue lyimisdifufhy jkm mm Wmm vMm m b m -m a'aW i rm k dwi rarair wiujRninniuiniiiw gffinmuffl 1 V , i4. """ ' I- New! Civic Leadership Minor Offered by PSU at Chemeketa Starts Fall 2007 PA 31 1 Introduction to Civic Leadership, Mondays Hst 429 U.S. History of Civic Leadership, Wednesdays Courses held at Chemeketa Building 49, 5:30-9pm Contact Felix Oliveros, 503-315-4281 or foliveropdx.edu Kathryn Harrison Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde Portland State UNIVERSITY