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In this presentation, you will take a closer look at different types of degrees and colleges / universities. Throughout the following slides, the content will be catered to game design careers, but keep in mind that this information can be used in various career paths.

TYPES OF DEGREES

Obtaining a college degree can allow you to prepare to earn a higher degree or to enter the workforce. If you're unsure which degree you'd like to earn, you have several different degree options to chose from, depending on your desired area of study, your time commitment and your career goals.

DEGREE TYPES

Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

CHOOSING A COLLEGE

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ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate of Applied Technology (A.A.T.) degrees include classes that focus less on theory and more on technical skills, and they prepare you to find an entry- level job in a career field.

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE CONTINUED

The Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees prepare you to transfer to a bachelor's degree program and include less career- focused classes. All types of associate degree programs are designed to take around two years to complete. Associate degrees can be earned at two-year colleges and some four-year colleges or universities.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Bachelor's degrees usually take four years to earn and require you to finish at least 120 credit hours. You might earn a bachelor's degree if you're interested in entering a career in the arts, humanities, sciences or business, or if you'd like to pursue postgraduate studies in law, medicine or other professions that have advanced degree requirements. Typical degree titles include Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.).

MASTER'S DEGREE

In a master's degree program, you can study your chosen field in depth. Most programs require you to complete 30-60 credit hours, write a thesis or develop a major project and successfully complete some type

• f written or oral examination to graduate.

After you have earned a degree, such as the Master

• f Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.S.), you may

qualify for higher-level job positions, or you may want to pursue doctoral study.

DOCTORAL DEGREE

In most cases, a doctoral degree is the highest degree you can earn in a field. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the most common form of a doctorate, and it is awarded in many fields of study; however, some disciplines award specialized doctoral degrees such as the Doctor of Education (Ed.D), Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.). Students are expected to show deep and focused learning on one particular subject, usually by completing a book-length work of scholarly or clinical research, then defending that dissertation in front of a

• committee. The process of earning a doctoral degree

may take 2-5 years or more, depending on whether you study full- or part-time.

SCHOOL TYPES

Two-Year Colleges Four-Year Colleges Universities (Both Public and Private) Military Academies Single-Sex Religious

TWO-YEAR COLLEGES

Can be community college, technical college, or junior college Award certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees May allow guaranteed transfer to four-year colleges

• r universities

Often have limited on-campus housing Are often significantly less expensive for tuition and closer to "home" Can prepare students to go directly into the workforce

FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES

Award bachelor degrees May offer associate degrees Often more expensive tuition than two-year colleges Many offer on-campus housing

UNIVERSITIES

Similar to a four-year college, but also have graduate degrees Competitive admission requirements Generally, more expensive tuition than two-year colleges Many offer on-campus housing

UNIVERSITIES: PUBLIC

Often lower cost tuition for in-state students Usually give preference to in-state residents Secular (no religious affiliation)

UNIVERSITIES: PRIVATE

Usually cost more than public universities No preference for in-state or out-of-state students Some are associated with a particular religion

MILITARY ACADEMIES

Co-ed: Both men and women High standards for admission Military service required upon graduation Tuition is free Less freedom than other schools and incorporates physical training and discipline

SINGLE SEX UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

There are over 90 all-female, two- and four-year colleges Can offer a comfortable and supportive environment Very few all-male schools

RELIGIOUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Focus on a particular faith Students may or may not practice religion to attend Religion and theology incorporated into curriculum Some may have particular behavioral expectations

EDUCATION CHARTS

The following slides take a look at different metrics directly linked to education level. Briefly discuss the charts and how you interpret the results.

MEDIAN INCOME BY EDUCATION LEVEL

Bureau of Labor Statistics

(http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm)

LIFETIME INCOME COMPARED TO HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE

College Board

(http://trends.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/education- pays-2013-full-report.pdf)

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