4. Universities, Colleges, and Vocational Schools
In the United States there are many different
of schools students can enroll in after high
. In California, students have three public colleges and
to choose from. They are the community college
, which has more than 113 schools statewide, the
Cal State Universities, and the 10 University of
schools. Each school is unique from the other.
community college system can be seen as a
stone for admittance into a Cal State, or
school. They offer lower-division classes that are transferable
both university systems. Cal State schools are more
-based, while UCs are more research-based schools, so where
student attends after high school or community college
on the individual.
One other option exists for
seeking a college education. It is vocational school.
schools are generally not part of California's, public
system although there are exceptions. Some of the
States offer vocational courses in various fields. These
include Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis
, and Cal State Channel Islands. These three schools
vocational training in specific areas that might appeal
some students.
Traditional vocational schools can be found
the state. These schools offer classes in nearly
vocational studies, such as Automotive Technology, Information Technology,
technical trainings in the medical field. Vocational schools
be an attractive option for some students who
not want to commit to a 4-year college
. Students who attend these schools can earn both
and certificates in their chosen fields in as
as six months to a couple of years
on the course of study. Be sure to
the graduation and job-placement rates for these schools
selecting one.
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