THE COLLEGE DEGREE SYSTEM
a. Types of degrees
b. Credit system
c. Grading system
d. How classes operate
- Lecture versus lab
- Class size
- Amount of work
- Teacher expectations
e. Choosing a college
f. Financial aid
g. The college culture
Suggested Activities
- Student research and presentation of findings on topics a.
through d.
- Guest speakers
- Site-visits to colleges
- Analyze sample course outlines and discuss how the class
differs from other education settings.
- Discuss what questions still need to be asked or answered
regarding the college
experience.
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