“I” Search Research Project 2017 Begin thinking of your future

Why Research Careers Now?

Why Research Careers Now? The direct relationship between educational choices and future career options

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College Degree Vocabulary If you prefer all text on the slide while you talk, skip down to slide 14

College Degree Vocabulary Professional Certificates and Licenses A designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. School type and duration of education varies greatly.

College Degree Vocabulary Professional Certificates and Licenses A designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. School type and duration of education varies greatly. What is the difference between undergraduate and graduate degrees? Undergraduate (associate and bachelor) degrees give you a general foundation plus a basis in your field. Graduate (master's and doctorate) degrees specialize in a specific field.

College Degree Vocabulary Professional Certificates and Licenses A designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. School type and duration of education varies greatly. What is the difference between undergraduate and graduate degrees? Undergraduate (associate and bachelor) degrees give you a general foundation plus a basis in your field. Graduate (master's and doctorate) degrees specialize in a specific field. Associate’s degree From: community or junior colleges, and some trade schools. Time: 60 semester units or about 20 classes (usually 2 years)

College Degree Vocabulary Professional Certificates and Licenses A designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. School type and duration of education varies greatly. What is the difference between undergraduate and graduate degrees? Undergraduate (associate and bachelor) degrees give you a general foundation plus a basis in your field. Graduate (master's and doctorate) degrees specialize in a specific field. Associate’s degree From: community or junior colleges, and trade or professional schools. Time: 60 semester units or about 20 classes (usually 2 years) Bachelor’s degree (aka undergraduate degree) From: 4-year colleges or universities Time: 120 semester units or about 40 classes (usually 4 years)

College Degree Vocabulary Professional Certificates and Licenses A designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. School type and duration of education varies greatly. What is the difference between undergraduate and graduate degrees? Undergraduate (associate and bachelor) degrees give you a general foundation plus a basis in your field. Graduate (master's and doctorate) degrees specialize in a specific field. Associate’s degree From: community or junior colleges, and trade or professional schools. Time: 60 semester units or about 20 classes (usually 2 years) Bachelor’s degree (aka undergraduate degree) From: 4-year colleges or universities Time: 120 semester units or about 40 classes (usually 4 years) Master's degree (aka graduate degree) From: public or private university Time: 40-60 additional semester units (2 years)

College Degree Vocabulary Professional Certificates and Licenses A designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. School type and duration of education varies greatly. What is the difference between undergraduate and graduate degrees? Undergraduate (associate and bachelor) degrees give you a general foundation plus a basis in your field. Graduate (master's and doctorate) degrees specialize in a specific field. Associate’s degree From: community or junior colleges, and trade or professional schools. Time: 60 semester units or about 20 classes (usually 2 years) Bachelor’s degree (aka undergraduate degree) From: 4-year colleges or universities Time: 120 semester units or about 40 classes (usually 4 years) Master's degree (aka graduate degree) From: public or private university Time: 40-60 additional semester credits (2 years) Doctorate Time: 64 or more hours (3 to 8 or more years)

College Degree Vocabulary Professional Certificates and Licenses A designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. School type and duration of education varies greatly. What is the difference between undergraduate and graduate degrees? Undergraduate (associate and bachelor) degrees give you a general foundation plus a basis in your field. Graduate (master's and doctorate) degrees specialize in a specific field. Associate’s degree From: community or junior colleges, and trade or professional schools. Time: 60 semester units or about 20 classes (usually 2 years) Bachelor’s degree (aka undergraduate degree) From: 4-year colleges or universities Time: 120 semester units or about 40 classes (usually 4 years) Master's degree (aka graduate degree) From: public or private university Time: 40-60 additional semester credits (2 years) Doctorate From: public or private university Time: 64 or more hours (3 to 8 or more years) Professional Degree Education emphasizing skills and practical analysis over theory and research. Most professions associated with professional degrees require licensing in order to practice in the field.

College Degrees by County (2009) Optional. Brett likes this one.

Explore Careers Occupation Title Career Cluster/Major Work Environment Nature of Work Educational Requirements Salary Range – Entry Level/Experienced Job Outlook Relates to your interests….Why/Why Not? This is where we transition from “why career exploration” to “how?”

So many options …

What do you need to consider? Your skills and abilities Your interests Your values Life style desired Training required Career ladders You can use this and skip 19-22

Skills and Abilities What do you do well? C A R E X P L O T I N What do you do well? What are your natural talents? 19-22 are optional

Interests What do you enjoy doing? C A R E X P L O T I N What do you enjoy doing? What do you spend a lot of time doing? What do you WISH you could do?

What is important to you? Values C A R E X P L O T I N What is important to you? family status religion financial gain competition recognition creativity helping others education friends stability variety

Transition to students using their iPads www.californiacolleges.edu

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