OBJECTIVES:  SWBAT name many of the academic degrees they can earn (including abbreviations)  SWBAT to explain the purpose of each academic degree by matching them to their respective careers  SWBAT describe the amount of time it takes to earn each academic degree  SWBAT to map out the education/training required to obtain many professional careers

OPTION #1 Go to a college or university to earn a Bachelor’s Degree Use your Bachelor’s Degree to get a well-paying job Continue your education by earning a Graduate Degree(s), make A LOT more money

OPTION #2 1. Go to Community College or Junior College to save money or figure out what your major; earn Associate’s Degree 2. Transfer to a college or university to earn a Bachelor’s Degree 3. Use Bachelor’s Degree to get a well- paying job 4. Continue education by earning Graduate Degree(s) to advance in career and earn more money 5. Achieve all your life’s BHAGs

**Optional Undergraduate Degrees Graduate Degrees

WHY SHOULD I KEEP GOING TO SCHOOL?! Education LevelAnnual Salary Some High School$19,800 High School or GED$27,650 Some College$32,500 Associate's Degree$35,900 Bachelor's Degree$50,550 Master's Degree$62,750 Doctoral Degree$89,400 Professional Degree$109,600 Education Level Lifetime Earnings Some High School$1,000,000 High School or GED$1,200,000 Some College$1,500,000 Associate's Degree$1,600,000 Bachelor's Degree$2,100,000 Master's Degree$2,500,000 Doctoral Degree$3,400,000 Professional Degree$4,400,000

TYPES OF ACADEMIC DEGREES  There are generally two types of post-secondary academic degrees: Undergraduate & Graduate Degrees

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES- ASSOCIATE’S  People who earn Associate’s Degrees may do so for the following reasons:  Trying to figure out what they want to major in  Save money by completing general education classes at community/junior college ($250 per class vs. $1,250 per class)  They are generally awarded mostly by community colleges, junior colleges, or business colleges after two years of studying general education.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES- ASSOCIATE’S  An Associate’s Degree is a degree that provides the foundation for someone to go on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree.  It is a degree that accounts for most of the required general education credits needed to earn a Bachelor’s Degree.  The two most commonly types are Associate’s of Arts (A.A.) and Associate’s of Sciences (A.S.).

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES- ASSOCIATE’S Career Options: -Medical Assistant -Physical Therapy Assistant -Occupational Therapy Assistant -Dental Assistants -Sales Person -Registered Nurse

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES- ASSOCIATE’S  Think, Pair, Share, WRITE:  What are some possible Pros and Cons to pursuing an Associate’s degree?  THINK: Will this degree give me the options I want in my life?  Income, Lifestyle, Career Fulfillment

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES- BACHELOR’S  Bachelor’s Degrees are awarded by colleges and universities after a person completes their general education requirements and major requirements.  Typically there are two types of Bachelor’s degrees awarded, Bachelor’s of Arts (B.A.) & Bachelor’s of Sciences (B.S.).

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES- BACHELOR’S  Bachelor’s Degrees take four years because you are required to earn about total credit hours.  Quick Math- you must earn hours each year.  College classes are typically 3 credit hours.  10 classes per year or 5 per semester  NOTE: Certain schools may calculate credit hours differently; it still winds up being about the same amount of school.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES- BACHELOR’S Career Options: -Engineer -Marketing/Sales -Finance/Accounting -Computer Science

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES- BACHELOR’S  Think, Pair, Share, WRITE:  What are some possible Pros and Cons to pursuing a Bachelor’s degree?  THINK: Will this degree give me the options I want in my life?  Income, Lifestyle, Career Fulfillment

NYTIMES (5/27/14)  “The pay gap between college graduates and everyone else reached a record high last year, according to the new data, which is based on an analysis of Labor Department statistics by the Economic Policy Institute in Washington. Americans with four-year college degrees made 98 percent more an hour on average in 2013 than people without a degree. That’s up from 89 percent five years earlier, 85 percent a decade earlier and 64 percent in the early 1980s”

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GRADUATE DEGREES  These are degrees that people seek after “graduating” and earning a Bachelor’s Degree.  The course of study undertaken to earn Graduate Degrees usually focuses on more specific areas of a field, going much more in depth to prepare you for a career.

GRADUATE DEGREES- MASTER’S  A Master’s Degree is a graduate degree that allows people to enhance their knowledge and skills in the discipline of their Bachelor’s Degree.  Ex. Bachelor’s in Economics, then Master’s in Business Administration  In order to be accepted into a Master’s Program, you must also pass the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or a similar test.  Basically, the ACT on steroids.  In order to earn a Master’s Degree you must pass Comprehensive Exams (‘Comps”) or write a detailed Thesis (35+ pages) paper to prove that they are experts in that discipline.

GRADUATE DEGREES- MASTER’S  Master’s Degrees typically take two years to earn.  There are generally two types of Master’s Degrees: Master’s of Arts (M.A.) and Master’s of Science (M.S.).  You can also get a profession specific Master’s Degrees, like a Master’s of Business Administration (M.B.A.) or a Master’s of Fine Arts (M.F.A.).

GRADUATE DEGREES- DOCTORATE  Doctoral Degree- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is usually the highest degree you can earn in a field.  Most people get a Ph.D. to become professors and teach that subject at the collegiate level or to be an expert researcher/practitioner in that field.  Ex. Doctor in Music- Northwestern University  These degrees usually take 3-5 years to earn.  In order to earn a Ph.D. you must write a Dissertation, which is a huge paper (100+ pages) on a very specific topic.  You must “defend” your dissertation in front of your professors to prove that you are worthy of the degree.

PROFESSORS/ RESEARCHERS 1. Bachelor’s Degree B.A. or B.S. 4 Years 2. Master’s Degree M.A. or M.S. 2 Years 3. Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. 3-5 Years 4. Teach at a college or research/ practice in your field

GRADUATE DEGREES- DOCTORATE/MASTER’S  Think, Pair, Share, WRITE:  What are some possible Pros and Cons to pursuing an Doctorate or Master’s degree?  NOTE: Doctorate and Master’s are NOT the same thing. Doctorate’s require more work. They are simply similar in career trajectory.  THINK: Will this degree give me the options I want in my life?  Income, Lifestyle, Career Fulfillment

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES  A Professional Degree is designed to prepare someone for a particular profession by training him or her in specialized skills.  These degrees vary in their length of study based upon the skills being taught. Most professional degrees require hands-on training in the field to master the skills.  Ex. Doctors, Lawyers, Pharmacists, Dentists

MEDICAL DOCTORS 1. Bachelor’s Degree B.A. or B.S. 4 Years 2. Doctor of Medicine M.D. 4 Years 5. Optional Specialized Fellowship 3-5 Years Ex. Surgeon 3. Paid residency in your area of interest about 3 Years Ex. Obstetrician 4. Practice medicine as a doctor

MEDICAL DOCTORS- BASIC FACTS  Major in college- PreMedicine, Biology, Chemistry, or other sciences  Gatekeeper(s)- Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) & State Licensure Exam  Education/Training- 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, 3 years of residency= 11 years  Median annual salary is around $135,000

DENTISTS 1. Bachelor’s Degree B.A. or B.S. 4 Years 2. Doctor of Dental Surgery D.D.S. 4 Years 4. Optional - Advanced Degree(s) 2-5 Years Ex. Orthodontist 3. Pass State Licensure Exam; Practice as a licensed dentist

DENTISTS- BASIC FACTS Major in college- PreDentistry, Biology, Chemistry, or other sciences Gatekeeper(s)- Dental Admissions Test (DAT) & State Licensure Exam Education/Training- 4 years of college, 4 years of dental school, 1-2 years of residency= 8-10 years Median annual salary is around $135,000

LAWYERS 1. Bachelor’s Degree B.A. or B.S. 4 Years 2. Juris Doctor J.D. 3 Years 4. Optional- Advanced Degrees or Experiences 1-2 Years Ex. Sports Law or clerk for judge 3. Pass State Bar Exam; Practice as licensed lawyer

LAWYERS- BASIC FACTS Major in college- PreLaw, English, Political Science Gatekeeper(s)- Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) & State Bar Exam Education/Training- 4 years of college, 3 years of law school= 7 years Median annual salary is around $100,000

PHARMACISTS 1. Bachelor’s Degree B.A. or B.S. 4 Years 2. Doctor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. 4 Years 4. Optional Advanced Degrees 3-5 Years Ex. Drug researcher 3. Pass State Licensure Exam; Practice as licensed pharmacist

PHARMACISTS – BASIC FACTS Major in college- Chemistry, or other sciences Gatekeeper(s)- Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) & State Licensure Exam Education/Training- 4 years of college, 4 years of Pharmacy school= 8 years Median annual salary is around $95,000

GRADUATE DEGREES- PROFESSIONAL  Think, Pair, Share, WRITE:  What are some possible Pros and Cons to pursuing a Professional degree?  THINK: Will this degree give me the options I want in my life?  Income, Lifestyle, Career Fulfillment

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REFLECTION  Think, Pair, Share, Write  After learning more about degree/career options and their trajectories, have your plans changed in anyway? How so? Why?