Are the AA credits counted as part of the 124 units for a bachelor's degree?

Answer 1

Generally most AA credits will count toward a four-year college degree in one way or other. However, acceptance of credits is at the discretion of the BA-degree-granting institution. And some transfer credits may count toward the number of credits required to graduate but still not meet any of the particular requirements of a specific degree. A four-year college will want to see that the proposed transfer credits are equivalent or superior to those earned at their institution. Of course, if the AA graduate is continuing toward a BS degree at the same school, or even within the same state school system, there is rarely a problem related to the quality of the courses. But while 4-year schools that also grant 2-year degrees structure some of their AA curricula to match the requirements of their 4-year degrees, some subject areas (for example, automotive tech or paramedic certificate) may not be related to any offered BS degrees. In those cases, many fewer credits may be accepted, or they may be accepted only toward elective requirements. The school may judge acceptability of credits based on:
- Equivalent school accreditations.
- Equivalent level of difficulty.
- Subject matter match (to coursework required toward the degree).
- Required number of course hours.
- The grades earned in the courses. About the only way to learn which of your credits will transfer in and whether they would apply to a particular BS degree is to discuss the matter in a meeting with an academic advisor at the school you wish to attend. Call the school to make an appointment or go in to the school during an "open advising" period. Bring your transcript of completed courses, along with the course catalog of the school at which you earned the credits. The advisor will review the courses and tell you which credits will count and how. Your own explanation of the coursework may help make your case on transferring in questionable credits. Appeals may be possible, but they will be difficult. There may also be the opportunity to test out of some of the required material. If you are disappointed that some coursework won't transfer in, remember that the school is interested in your success and wants you to have the knowledge background necessary to succeed. Along those lines, you could be wise to repeat a subject you are weak in, even if the credits would count. This is especially so in subjects such as mathematics, where every class builds upon the previous-course knowledge. Once the adjudication of transferrable credits is made, and you enroll, those credits become part of your new school record. Typically, though, your GPA calculation begins anew.

Answer 2

Yes ,as long as the college/university granting The Bachelor's accepts them .But granting college/university usually requires so many credit hours to be done at their facility .So it is always best to check with the facility .

Answer 3

Yes and no. It depends where you obtain your Associates degree and where you hope to complete a Bachelors degree. Before beginning your Associates degree you need to make sure your school has proper accreditation and is not just a 'diploma mill' that will run up a huge debt. If the schools is not accredited then no, unfortunately none of your credits will count towards another school.

However, if you do go somewhere like a nearby 2-year community college, obtain your Associates and desire to move on to a 4-year college to obtain a Bachelors then yes most of your credits should count. This does not mean all of your credits will count, or that all of your credits will transfer into a new school the way you desire (ex: if you take course MATH2000 it may transfer in as lower level MATH1000). The best way make sure your credits will transfer properly is to speak with admissions counselors and professors departments you are interested in from the 4-year school you wish to go to before working on your Associates degree. They are better prepared with academic catalogs and resources to help you determine how all of your credits will transfer.

Answer 4

Yes. How many will be transferred will depend on the courses you completed with a grade of C or better, and the program of study you are going into at the four year school. Most associate of arts degrees are designed to transfer to a four year college or university provided it is within the same program of study.