Seniors
For those of you who did not apply for 4-year colleges and universities here is some community college information. Community Colleges, also known as 2-year or junior colleges are regionally accredited post-secondary institutions at which the AS or AA (associates of art or science) is the highest credential awarded. A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) is awarded from 4-year colleges or universities. Community colleges offer technical, transferable and continuing education and specialized curriculums.
Community Colleges are:
• community based institutions that establish links and partnerships with high schools and the community;
• institutions that deliver high quality programs at various times and places for the convenience of the student;
• institutions with open admissions to those with a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Some of the wonderful features that attract most students are:
• Annual tuition and fees
• Ability to live at home and save on room and board
• Advisement on class scheduling
• Smaller classes
• Greater accessibility to instructors
Most community colleges offer a full range of counseling and career services designed to help students make the most of the educational opportunities.
Community Colleges offer:
• general education curriculum that is a 2-year curriculum which is transferable to a 4-year bachelors program. Specific in regards to business, medical, liberal arts, education, etc.;
• occupational-technical programs that prepare students for employment;
• programs that will assist those students already employed to upgrade their skills;
• developmental education programs that help students improve their basic academic skills.
Community colleges offer the associate degree as well as certificates in specific programs that require varying amounts of study. Some certificates take a few weeks to earn, while associate degrees may take two or more years to complete.
Contact the community college in your area or one of interest to you to find out about specific programs and degrees they offer. You can also find community college information on our college and career website at http://www.egusd.net/collegeandcareer/.
