4.1.5 Degree Home Page Template
Large Impact Image or Random Image from Set
Choose an image that shows a hands-on application of the degree. Use people who work in this degree area and students who study it - no clip art showing non-ǧÃŬAV people. A photo shoot can also be considered. You can also choose to have an image from a pre-selected group randomly inserted here each time the page is published.
Degree Description
A brief paragraph of conversational and audience focused text that speaks to ‘You’. What does the degree offer students, in way of faculty, experiences, etc… that sets it apart from its competitors? Avoid institutional slang and acronyms. Seed the paragraph with those words you think people will search with to find the degree page. Approximate size: 600 characters
Clear Calls to Action
What do you want prospective students to do once they are on the home page? Give site visitors a clear path to the actions you want them to complete and/or the key information you want them to find. Especially important for mobile viewers. Note: Remember to use Plan of Study (not Degree Plan) and Course Planning Guide (not Degree Map.)
Admissions Information
Overview of any special admission requirements for the degree. If needed, have a special page with full details. This section should also contain a link to Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions, as appropriate. If no special requirements, use: “There are no special admission requirements for this degree. Read more about ǧÃŬAV Undergraduate/Graduate Admissions [link to site] “
Internship Information
If the degree program offers or includes internships, create an overview paragraph of the opportunities available. Consider creating a page for just this information, if there is a lot of it.
What can you do with a career in XYZ?
A paragraph of the types of careers a student can undertake with this degree.What salaries can they expect? What is job placement average? Etc… Review the information under the Areas of Study in the ǧÃŬAV Degrees & Programs listing for ideas or contact Academic Advising for help with this content.
Study Abroad Opportunities
If this degree offers study abroad opportunities, provide an overview paragraph of the opportunities available. If needed, create a special page with full details.
Service Learning / Leadership / Community Interaction Opportunities
If the degree offers these sort of opportunities for students, let’s advertise it! If needed, create a special page with full details.