What is an associate of sciences degree?

Answer 1

The Associate of Occupational Studies degree is for students who intend to enter the work force upon graduation. There are generally little or no liberal arts requirements for this degree.

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Answer 2

I am assuming you are referring to an Occupational therapy degree. Occupational therapist assistants generally must complete an associate degree or a certificate program; in contrast, occupational therapist aides usually receive most of their training on the job.

Occupational therapist assistants and aides work under the direction of occupational therapists to provide rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments. The ultimate goal is to improve clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. For example, occupational therapist assistants help injured workers re-enter the labor force by teaching them how to compensate for lost motor skills or help individuals with learning disabilities increase their independence.

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Answer 3

The associate degree is a general degree type from which many specific programs of study (majors) fall. There is the associate of arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science (some schools refer to it as occupational). Still, the level of educational attainment for all are the same. However, each has its specific purpose.

Answer 4

The Associate of Occupational Studies degree is for students who intend to enter the work force upon graduation. There are generally little or no liberal arts requirements for this degree.


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Answer 5

First, the associates degree is designed as a two year program of study as a full-time student (part-time would obviously take longer), provided the degree is taken as prescribed by the college. Typically, there are three types of associates degrees, associates of arts (AA), associates of science (AS), and associates of applied science (AAS).

The AA is most commonly used as a transferable degree to a four year institution where one pursues a bachelors degree. This means two years at the associates level, then an additional two years for the completion of the bachelors degree. In general, the AA has a broad scope, with a strong emphasis on the humanities, theoretical and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or of a professional study. It covers many programs of study such as, liberal arts, fine arts, education, communication, at times business, international studies etc.

The AS can also be used as a transferable degree to a four year college or university, but it has more of a focused approach with a science base to include a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, math and computer oriented skills, and practical skills needed for a particular discipline within the field. Programs of study that fall under this degree can be engineering, nursing, computer science, etc.

The AAS degree was originally designed as a two year terminal degree, where students receives all the expertise necessary to enter the work force after completion of the two year program of study. Still, today many of the AAS degrees will transfer to four year institutions, in areas such a the engineering technologies, electronics technologies, as well as many other programs. However, students should check with the career counselor at the two year institution for appropriate advice.

Answer 6

Associate in Occupational Studies degree is for students who intend to enter the work force upon graduation. There are generally no liberal arts requirements for this degree.

Answer 7

a degree in science