Learning Objective Agenda: 1. Dates to remember 2. Key Words This week we will learn the differences between a public and private university, create a collegeboard.org account, and compare/contrast three universities. Agenda: 1. Dates to remember 2. Key Words 3. Learning Exercise 4. Homework

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Key Words/ Terms Major- Your primary field of study, such as engineering, education, or graphic design. Your college major is the field you plan to get a job in after you graduate. Undergrad- A student at a university who has not yet earned their Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree (Undergraduate)- A degree awarded to students, usually after four years of classes at a university. You are currently working on your Associate’s Degree from ACC, a two year degree. Faculty- professors at a university. Student-Faculty ratio 20:1 means there is 20 students for every 1 professor. Last Class: Public University- A university that is funded by the government, generally less expensive than a private university. Cheaper for residents of the state where the college is located. Examples include University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University in San Marcos, and Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Private University- A university that is privately-funded. Tuition for a private university is the same for all students, no matter their state of residence. Examples include St. Edward’s University in Austin, Rice University in Houston, and Baylor University in Waco.

Learning Exercise With a partner, sign into your collegeboard account.

Learning Exercise 2. Using the collegeboard search engine, look up Lamar University, Southwestern University, and Stephen F. Austin State University 3. For each university, answer the following questions: 1. In what town is the university located? 2. What is the university’s official website? 3. Is it public or private? 4. List three majors offered? 5. How manty total undergrads attend? 6. What is the student-faculty ratio?

Homework Research two more universities of your choosing. Pat yourself on the back for a job well done.