Question

Match the educational focus with the appropriate type of California school.

Answer 1

1. California State University Grants master’s and baccalaureate degrees, and focuses on liberal arts and sciences

2. University of California Grants doctoral, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees, and is a primary research institution

3. Contra Costa College Grants associate degrees and professional certificates and provides vocational training

Answer 2

1. The California State University (CSU) grants master’s and baccalaureate degrees, and focuses on liberal arts and sciences.

• The CSU began as a system of teacher's colleges and now is a system of higher education. These degrees have a practical, career orientation.

2. The University of California (UC) grants doctoral, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees, and is a primary research institution.

• In contrast, UC focuses more on theoretical learning. They tend to seek higher degrees before entering the workforce.

3. California Community Colleges (CC) grant associate degrees and professional certificates and provides vocational training