...The Next Step What was the best thing for you after high school? Many people get a job, move out of their house, or even go to college. Even after making the decision to go to college, I had to decide, community college or a big university, which is for me? There are numerous differences between the two that are commonly overlooked. When making this big commitment, I had to consider the price, the people who surround me, and the level of independence. To begin with, there is a huge price difference in a big university and a community college. When living on a campus, one must pay a housing fee for the year. This fee is usually a couple thousand dollars and is not easy on the wallet. Furthermore, universities provide a meal plan to feed students...
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...Compare and Contrast Programs Report Abstract The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast two other graduate counseling programs to the Bellevue University Masters of Science in Human Services program. There are many graduate counseling programs throughout the United States that are worthy of being compared and contrasted to Bellevue University’s program, but only two can be chosen. The programs that will be compared to Bellevue University’s human service program are the University of Baltimore’s human services program and Southeastern University’s human services program. In order to determine which graduate counseling program is most affective, four key points that will be compared and contrasted for each program will include the programs description, the learning platform, the requirements needed to qualify for the program as well as the classes needed to complete the program, and the internships. A conclusion will be drawn by the author on which graduate counseling program is the most beneficial to future students based on the criteria collected to compare and contrast. Compare and Contrast Programs Report Obtaining a Master’s of Science in Human Services can provide a person with the ability to help others improve their lives. The first step is finding the right program that fits with the individual’s wants and needs. Although most the graduate counseling programs are striving for the same outcome...
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...every day expenses. In some cases parents (or the students themselves) have to take (often big) loans to fulfill the financial needs. This work will research some issues that may arise surrounding this matter. First of all it will examine the general discrepancy in tuition between the United States and some other countries. Therefore I want to compare the general tuition cost at different universities worldwide. The following section will investigate in what way the life of the students and/or the parents may be affected by having to make financial and personal sacrifices to be able to pay for the tuition. In conclusion I will raise the question to what extent a country’s government is responsible to educate its population. Should post-secondary education be made more affordable, and how could this be accomplished? In order to compare tuition between several countries, only averages and overall figures are supplied. In reality the costs can be very divers, even when putting side by side universities located in a single country (like the United States). The idea is to present a general indication rather than compare institutions in particular. The U.S. is more expensive than most countries around the world when it comes to tuition costs for higher education. According to The National Center for Education Statistics, the in-state tuition cost in the U.S. in 2005-06, for undergraduates enrolled at public institutions, averaged around 5,300 dollar. For...
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...Athletic events are by far a stand out part of the college experience for many students. Sporting events bring not only the students together, but the fans and community. So, the debate over whether student athletes should be paid to pay has mixed opinions. The NCAA has firmly committed to their bylaw 12, which is spoken about in Steve Weirberg’s in Despite Criticism, NCAA Takes a Firm Stance on Professionalism. The infamous bylaw states “College athletes are not to be paid, not to cash in on their prominence, never to cross any kind of line of professionalism” (pg.681). They recieve endless benefits that the average student does not, they are able to learn from some of the best coaching staff, travel, and have the potential to turn into a...
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...Educational Preparedness ADN vs. BSN Grand Canyon University Tracy Chesney, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE 25th of November 2012 Educational Preparedness Introduction Nursing is ongoing and lifelong, for the nurse and the patient. It is not limited to the time spent in the hospital, but follows the nurse and patient for life. The importance of the way the nurse delivers this care to the patient can make all the difference to the patients stay at the hospital. In the writer’s opinion education preparedness can change the way a nurse delivers patient care. ADN vs. BSN According to The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), “there are three routes to becoming a registered nurse: a 3-year diploma program typically administered in hospitals; a 3-year associate degree usually offered at community colleges; and the 4-year baccalaureate degree offered at senior colleges and universities,” (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2012). Compare and Contrast According to Hinds Community College, an “Associate Degree of Nursing is a two year program that prepares the graduate, as a generalist, capable of providing competent, accountable client care in diverse settings. Major areas of emphasis encompass the following core components of nursing practice: professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration and managing care,” (Hinds Community College, 2012). Baccalaureate nursing (BSN) programs...
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...Level in Nursing Yolanda Youngblood Grand Canyon University Some will argue that there is Avast difference between nurses that possess a BSN vs those that possess an AND. Nurses with a BSN when compared to nurses with a AND display apparent variances and likenesses when the amount of education in various programs, the years required to obtain a degree, how educational/degree rankings affect delivery of patient’s care and effect, and the various requirements needed for licensing where all analyzed. It is understood that nurses with a BSN and nurses with a AND are held to the same standards, have the same responsibilities and liabilities, and usually work in the same healthcare settings. Nevertheless; a nurse’ professional experience, work setting, and level of education could possibly create a difference in the manner in which said nurse might administer patient care, handle stressful scenarios, and work towards their career trajectory. The direction in which modern technology and the healthcare industry are heading in a nurse’ level of education should be brought to the forefront. There isn’t substantial evidence to prove that nurses with BSNs are better equipped than nurses with ADNs, but there are those in the healthcare sector that are leaning towards requiring nurses to have their BSNs. A BSN is vastly encouraged in the healthcare sector. I am student at Grand Canyon University because my colleagues and family encouraged me to obtain...
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...whether a more recent Course Description PDF is available. The College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 5,900 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, visit www.collegeboard.org. AP Equity and Access Policy The College Board strongly encourages educators to make equitable access a guiding principle for their AP programs by giving all willing and academically prepared students the opportunity to participate in AP. We encourage the elimination of barriers that restrict access to AP for students from ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic groups that have been traditionally underserved. Schools should make every effort to ensure their AP classes reflect the diversity of their student population. The College Board also believes that all students should have access to academically...
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...writer’s opinion education preparedness can change the way a nurse delivers patient care. ADN vs. BSN According to The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), “there are three routes to becoming a registered nurse: a 3-year diploma program typically administered in hospitals; a 3-year associate degree usually offered at community colleges; and the 4-year baccalaureate degree offered at senior colleges and universities,” (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2012). Compare and Contrast According to Hinds Community College, an “Associate Degree of Nursing is a two year program that prepares the graduate, as a generalist, capable of providing competent, accountable client care in diverse settings. Major areas of emphasis encompass the following core components of nursing practice: professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration and managing care,” (Hinds Community College, 2012). Baccalaureate nursing (BSN) programs encompass all of the course work taught in associate degree and diploma programs. Included in a BSN program, there are studies that are “more in-depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing management, and the humanities,” (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2012). The additional course work included in the BSN program “enhances the student’s professional development, prepares the new...
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...Epistemological Reflection in the First Year Experience Course Program Charge The Student Development Division staff subcommittee of ABC Community College has been tasked to present to the Dean of Student Affairs a theory based program to foster student development. The subcommittee proposes a revision to the first year experience course curriculum which will integrate outcomes based on Baxter Magolda’s Model of Epistemological Reflection. Proposed Program Goal and Context Overall, this program is designed to “validate students as knowers, situate learning in the students’ experiences, encourage the processes of jointly constructed knowledge, and facilitate learning relationships that empower students” (Bock, 1999, p. 39). More specifically, the First Year Experience Curriculum Revision will challenge first-year community college students’ assumptions about the nature, limits, and certainty of knowledge (Evans et al., 2010, p. 125). Target Demographic The traditional and nontraditional community college students enrolled in a first year experience course are the target demographic for this program. While the average age of the community college student is twenty nine years old, the students enrolled in the first year experience course will range from new high school graduates to working adults. Program Description The proposed student development initiative will be carried out through curriculum revision of a First Year Experience Course. This course will...
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...10 September, 2015 Unforgiving College Expenses Many young adults have a misconception of how significant student loan debt is. In addition, many form a false sense of security and seem to believe that if you have a four-year degree you are guaranteed a financial success. This however is not true, the constant push for a college education society places on young adults makes college very misconceiving. High schools and parents push students to go to college. High school administrators and parents alike encourage students to trek the college path at every given oppturnity. Posters displayed on Deer Valley High School walls frequently compare degrees and income levels. For instance, a high school graduate can expect to earn roughly 1.2 million dollars in a lifetime. A college graduate’s average earnings ascend to 2.1 million dollars. A master’s degree recipient would observe his/her average income increase by 400,000 dollars, while a doctorate level graduate tops everyone at a whopping 3.4-million-dollar lifetime earnings (“Burleson Consulting”). Parents are major influences on adolescents’ thoughts and decisions. While parents often adamantly encourage their children to attend college, rarely is there mention of the potentially taxing expense of doing so. College expenses have increased drastically. According to an article from U.S. News and World Report, a contrast between the previous generation and today’s is the expense of a college degree (Berger). The average annual...
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... | | |Axia College/College of Humanities | | |ETH/125 Version 6 | | |Cultural Diversity | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is designed to educate students about issues of race and ethnicity by presenting historical and modern perspectives on diversity in the United States, and by providing tools necessary to promote a respectful and inclusive society. Students will complete several activities that allow them to examine their own values in relation to the values of various other racial and ethnic communities. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending...
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...Asia Wright Mrs. Saffo 0 Period March 13, 2012 Counseling Portfolio Table of Content 1. My Career Choice a. Job Description 2. Letter of Introduction b. Agreement/Disagreement 3. Interview 4. Career Options 5. Earnings 6. Employment Outlook 7. Colleges an c. Courses Chart d. Compare and Contrast 8. Companies Hiring 9. Dream House and Car 10. Loan Information 11. Exponentials e. Graph f. Table 12. Creative Reflection 13. Conclusion 14. How to be Graded Career Choice, Letter of Introduction, Interview, Agreement/Disagreement of Career Career Choice and Job Description Counselor: works in diverse community settings designed to provide a variety of counseling, rehabilitation, and support services Introduction Hello, my name is Asia Wright. I am a successful and passionate Westlake honor roll student active in the Magnet program of medical sciences and athletics. I desire to secure a full academic scholarship to a top-tier medical university for a Medical Doctorate (MD) in Trauma with concentration in chronic diseases, clinical trials and surgery. For my Math and Technology course I had to take a personality test and chose a career from the list provided based on my personality. Various careers were on the list provided such as Fashion Designer, Photographer, and Child Care but I decided to select Counselor/Social Worker. Not that I don’t disagree with the career...
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...To limit distractions and off-task behaviors, Ja'Kevia works best in a small group setting or one on one with a peer. Based on teacher's observation, Ja'Kevia does not require communication services. Use of speech/language is the primary mode of communication. Ja'Kevia receives instruction in a general education classroom with accommodations and co-teaching in math and English/Language Arts. She received additional support from a tutorial class for 50 minutes a day. Based on the most recent District Common assessment ELA dated 3/08/18, Jakevia can compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style...
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...section Vi essay forms Many people use the term “essay” to mean any paper written for a class. In actuality, there are many different types of essays, each of which has a unique purpose, form, and style. We call these different types of essays “modes of discourse,” and they include expository, persuasive, and comparecontrast essays to name just a few. This section of the Guide has a dual purpose. First, various types of essays are described and suggestions are included about how to approach each particular type of writing. Second, the sample essays are good tools for you to see how these different essays look in their final form. These are not templates (no essay can be a carbon copy of another even in form), but they will give you a good idea of what a final piece of writing for each mode of discourse looks like. It would be advantageous to critically analyze the form and content of each sample against the instruction for how to write each type of essay. chapter 21 expository essays Jennifer propp An expository essay explains something using facts rather than opinions. The purpose of this type of essay is to inform an audience about a subject. It is not intended to persuade or present an argument of any kind. Writing this type of essay is a good way to learn about all the different perspectives on a topic. Many students use the expository essay to explore a variety of topics, and do so in a wide range of formats, including “process” and “definition”...
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...Saint Leo University PSY325 Developmental Psychology Course Description: A survey of the major areas in human development with an equal emphasis placed on child, adolescent, and adult development. The course examines developmental changes over the entire life-span and the processes underlying these changes. All major areas are reviewed including biological, cognitive, language, personality, emotional, moral, social, and career development. This course is an upper level elective course in the major. It is a course that is highly desirable for students in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Pre-Med, and Pre-Nursing. The sub-discipline of Developmental Psychology also draws heavily upon almost every other field in psychology. Prerequisite: PSY121 Textbooks: Berk, L. E. (2014). Exploring lifespan development (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-95738-5 Course Objectives: Developmental Psychology is perhaps the most interdisciplinary field within psychology. It encompasses genetics, learning, physiological psychology, perception, cognitive psychology, intelligence, personality, gender issues, social influences, and psychological disorders. It uses a similar methodology as other fields but also utilizes some innovations specific to human development research. This course is a lifespan development course. That is, it will examine in detail how we develop physically, mentally, morally, and socially from the moment of conception through adulthood and old age...
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