The associates degree is designed as a two year program of study as a full-time student provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college, and provided the student does not require prerequisite coursework as a result of basic skills testing. There are some programs of study that may take a bit longer depending on the number of credits required. Usually these are programs within the health related fields. In addition, for students who require developmental course work as a result of basic skills testing, it would take longer. How much longer would depend on the extent of the developmental courses they are required to take. Evidently, those individuals who attend college on a part-time based would also extend their time in school. How much longer would depend on the credit load carried each semester. Typically, an associates degree takes between 60 and 64 credits to complete depending on the specific school, program of study, and state mandates.
Yes, there are many colleges that offer an associates degree in accounting. The most prevalent being community colleges. However, if you plan on pursuing a bachelor's degree at a later date (in this field you really should), make sure you are in a transfer program.
Running about 60 hours, an Associates degree can be earned in 2 years as a full time student.
There isn't a standard for credit hours per week - it takes about 70 credits for an Associates Degree for an RN, and about 140 credits to graduate as a Batchelors degree for nursing.
The standard expectation is about two years to complete the roughly 55 credit hours necessary for an Associates Degree. Actual number of hours will depend on the school and the program.
Between 60 and 64 credits depending on the program of study.
It depends on the state you are in as each state sets the requirements/limits for hours to earn degrees at state financed schools. An associates degree is what is required to sit for the credentialing exams and is usually around 70 hours.
Typically the associates degree can run between 60 and 64 credits depending on the state mandates. However, because of the amount of clinical hours involved, the associates in nursing can run approximately 75 credits.
About 1 or 2 semesters. I REALLY recommend that you further your education beyond a certificate. An associates degree in accounting will do wonders for your future. The above recommendation is very true. The certificate in many cases is designed to supplement an already existing degree. Today it is very competitive out their especially in the corporate sector. The higher the degree, the more marketable you will be.
The associates in accounting can run anywhere from 60 to 64 credits in specified areas. It is designed as a two year program of study as a full-time student, provided the student takes the program as prescribed by the college.
Typically, the associates degree can run between 60 and 64 credits depending on the program of study, and state mandates. However there are some associates that can run into the 70 plus credit range. These higher credit associates degrees usually fall in the allied health area.
The things you can do with an accounting degree in the business world are almost unlimited. Many top executives have an accounting degree. Banking jobs and tax accountants are some options also.
No the associate degree comes first followed by the bachelor's degree. However, many students go directly for the bachelor's degree without pursuing the associates degree.