EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

SESSIONCollege Readiness Workshop

(CRW)2010-2011

One Way

Another Way

Why Plan?

Stay on track with youreducational goals

Save time Save money Students with a plan are more likely

to be successful in college

Students with a plan are more likely to stay in college

Education Plans…

Help prepare you to see your advisor Advising Expectations

Prepare an education plan Monitor, track and revise your education plan

Guideline for registering for future terms– register one term at a time…but be aware… Classes fill Instructor availability varies You may change your mind

Intended to start you thinking about the educational planning process. You can change your plan later!

What do I do if I am undecided on a major?

Take classes in a major that might interest you

Talk with an Academic Advisor about the major(s) you are considering

Talk to people in the career that you are considering

Take the Career Information System (CIS) assessment

Get job experience, even if you have to volunteer

Take career planning or personal growth classes

Meet with a Counselor each term

After I decided on a major… Declare your major

Submit a “Major Change Form” to Admissions

Obtain a Graduation Worksheet Use this checklist as you complete your

degree Submit to admissions when applying for

graduation Seek Academic Advising regularly

Advisors are available to assist you with correct class selection, scheduling, and graduation preparation

Save time and money, meet often!

Differences Between Degrees

Associate of Arts (AAOT)

Associate of Science (AS)

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Associate of General Studies (AGS)

Certificate Accelerated

Training

Transferable Degrees Non-Transferable Degrees

Turn to Pg 177 of the 10-11 LBCC Catalog

LBCC Degrees and Certificates, Pg 23 LBCC Catalog

Credits & Course Numbers

Part-time 6-8 credits

Three-quarter time 9-11

Full-time 12+ credits

Over 20 credits requires a counselor’s approval

Generally, you must take at least 6 credits to qualify for financial aid

One credit hour = approximately one hour in class per week

Decimal and below 100 level classes Generally will not transfer to

a four-year institution* 100 level classes

Usually transfer to a four-year institution*

Considered freshman level courses

200 level classes Usually transfer to a four-

year institution* Considered sophomore level

courses

*Check with your advisor and the school you plan to transfer

Credit HoursUnderstanding Course Numbers

Last, First Name Student ID Number Date of Birth Major Code

--------------------- Course Placements --------------------

Description Subject Course Test Date STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE READING RD 090 01-JUN-2009 INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA MTH 060 01-JUN-2009 INTRODUCTION TO WRITING WR 115 01-JUN-2009 STUDY SKILLS CG 100 01-JUN-2009

------------------ Placement Test Results ------------------

Description Test Date Scaled Score CPT Arithmetic 01-JUN-2009 97.00 CPT Elem Algebra 01-JUN-2009 28.00

CPT Reading 01-JUN-2009 68.00 CPT Sentence 01-JUN-2009 87.00

Did you have a waiver for testing? If so, you will have Course Placements under “SOATEST Test Results”

CPT Results

College Placement Test (CPT)What if I want to re-test?

Contact the Assessment Center Fee: $5 (per test) 30% of students score higher upon a re-test Pay at Admissions/ Registration before your

appointment Other options may be available

See a Counselor, Career Center, Takena Hall You can retest at any campus

Albany Campus 541-917-4781 Benton Center 541-757-8944 x5101 Lebanon 541-259-5801 Sweet Home 541-367-6901

Step 1

Choose the reason that most closely describes why you are attending

LBCC: Transfer to a four-year college/university  Career Technical degree or certificate

(Administrative Professional, Automotive Technology, Welding, etc.

Complete application requirements for a specific Career Technical program (pre Nursing, Veterinary Assistant, Diagnostic Imaging, etc.)

Other

Step 2

Identify what degree or certificate you are seeking:

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) –Transfer within the Oregon University System

Associate of Science (AS) – Oregon State University (OSU) Direct Transfer

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Career-Technical(Automotive Technology, Criminal Justice, etc.)

Certificate – Career-Technical

(Phlebotomy, Machine Tool Technology, etc.) 

Associate of General Studies

Step 3

To print a graduation worksheet for your degree or certificate:

Go to http://www.linnbenton.edu/ Under the heading “Getting Started,” click

Advising. In the left column, click Graduation Worksheet. Select this year. Click on the certificate or degree that you are

intending to complete Print the graduation worksheet and keep it in your

notebook so that you can discuss the requirements with your advisor.

Look up your advisor and their contact information

Step 4

Based on your Computerized Placement Test (CPT) scores and the degree you are seeking, what classes in reading, writing, and mathematics are recommended for you?

Reading: _____ Writing: _____ Math: _____Example: Reading: RD 90 Writing: WR 115 Math: MTH 65

Using information from the course catalog and your CPT scores, what writing and mathematics courses do you need to complete your degree or certificate?

Writing: __50__, __90_, __95_, _115_, _121_ Math: __20_, __60_, __65_, __95_, _111_ Reading: __70__, __80__, __90__, _115_, _120_ Study Skills: _CG100_, _CG111_

Step 5

Quarter: Fall Year: 2010

Class Math 60 Credits 4

Class Writing 95 Credits 3

Class HD100 Credits 1

Class Credits

Class Credits

Quarter: Winter Year: 2010

Class Math 65 Credits 4

Class Writing 115 Credits 3

Class Credits

Class Credits

Class Credits

TWO-TERM ED PLAN

Instructions: This exercise is to assist you in the development of your education plan. In the first box, write the classes that you will register for this term.

Use the Schedule of Classes, Course Catalog, and Graduation Worksheet to complete this exercise.

IMPORTANT: This sheet is a planning tool and it does not register you for classes.

If you are undecided…

Choose the AGS or AAOT degree for general education requirements or AS degree if you want to attend OSU.

www.linnbenton.eduLook up Schedule of Classes

Learn how to read the Schedule

Log into SIS account

You will log into your SIS account tomorrow to register for your classes during the registration session.

Your Homework Assignment for Tomorrow!

Plan out the specific courses you want to take over the next two terms.

Make sure to write down the course CRN’s, days and times so that you are ready to register for classes tomorrow!

1) Two Term Educational Plan

2) Ready to Register!

Four Square Share

3)

Think about a timeline now that you have

started your Two-Term Education Plan.

Complete square 3 of the Four Square Share.

ASSIGNMENTWhat is your timeline for achieving your educational goal?

WHAT ROOM ARE YOU

MEETING IN TOMORROW

?