Name That Pennsylvania College

Local Schools

100

Private four-year school located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Hint there are actually 2...

 King's College or Wilkes University

200

A Catholic private college in Scranton, PA

Marywood University

300

This four-year college located in Dallas, PA offers only two doctorate programs: A Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Misericordia University

400

This is a community college that is located to the south of here but offers classes in Pittston, Wilkes-Barre & Scranton too.

Luzerne County Community College

or LCCC 

500

This local college offers 15 associate degree programs in technology, health services and the business fields. It does not offer bachelor degree programs.

Johnson College

Stuff to Know

100

This public-research university has 24 campuses throughout Pennsylvania.

Penn State University

200

How many hours a week are you in class for a 3-credit class?

3-one hour per credit

Example: 15 credits=15 hours per week in class

300

Sports in College has several levels or Divisions. Name one.

D 1, D2, D3 or Junior College Level

Some even have "intermural." 

400

An apprenticeship is:

FREE training provided by a Union to become a journeyman

500

A training program that you can do for FREE while in High School.

Vo-Tech/Career Tech

State Schools

100

This state school is located in the Pocono Mountains region. The Poconos are the most popular tourist destination in Pennsylvania at any time during the year.

East Stroudsburg University

200

How many state schools are in Pennsylvania?

14

300

Name one PA State Schools

Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, and West Chester

400

This state school has the smallest number of enrollments of all the PA state schools and was the nation's first Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

500

Located in Columbia County (Central PA) is known as a College town

Bloomsburg University

Types of Schools

100

Primarily these are two-year public institutions, offering two-year associate degrees.  They prepare you to transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree. They also offer certificate programs.

Community Colleges

200

These types of colleges/universities normally get their funding from private donations and tuition.

Private colleges/universities

300

Colleges or universities primarily funded by the state. They usually offer lower tuition rates than private colleges.

Public schools (public college/university) and/or state schools

400

These type of colleges emphasize career-focused training.  They are designed to give their students technical skills.  Normally they offer programs that can be completed in as little as a few months to two years.

Techincal college/trade schools or vocational schools

500

Students who attend receive Financial Aid from the government. 

All accredited colleges-universities-trade & technical schools

Careers

100

Someone who starts a business-sells items-invents items.

Entrepreneur

200

Nursing profession that does not require a degree-it is a licensed profession.

LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse

schooling is 52 weeks average salary: $47,470

300

For this profession you need to complete a Bachelor Degree & a Professional degree and pass the Bar Exam.

Lawyer

4 year Bachelor Degree + 3 years of Law School

Test to get into Law School is the LSAT

400

HVAC stands for:

Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning

Average salary: $48,220

500

This career draws structural features and details for buildings and other construction projects. 

Civil or Architectural Drafter

Average salary: $66,520

(Interprets what the Engineer imagines)