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What is the difference between an associate's degree and a master's degree?
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The first college degree one might obtain after high school is an Associate of Arts, or Associate of Science degree, or a similar Associates degree. This is a two year degree and is frequently offered at community colleges, though four year colleges may also offer associates degrees. An associate's degree is not necessary in order to enroll for a bachelor's degree program.
The four year college degree is a Bachelor degree: it may be a Bachelor of Arts Degree, a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, a Bachelor of Music degree, or other Bachelor of
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe first college degree one might obtain after high school is an Associate of Arts, or Associate of Science degree, or a similar Associates degree. This is a two year degree and is frequently offered at community colleges, though four year colleges may also offer associates degrees. An associate's degree is not necessary in order to enroll for a bachelor's degree program.
The four year college degree is a Bachelor degree: it may be a Bachelor of Arts Degree, a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, a Bachelor of Music degree, or other Bachelor of …. Degrees. The degrees require different coursework. For instance, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry is different, in terms of the coursework, than a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. A Bachelor of Arts degree is a "liberal arts" degree. That means that your coursework has been more general, that you have a broader background with more "arts" courses out of your major than if you are seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (which will have more "science" or "technical courses.") The same will hold true of all BA/BS degrees. Bachelor of Arts (in any offered field) is a broader, more liberal education. Each of the degrees has merit.
The degree one typically receives after the Bachelors degree is a Masters degree. Note: the actual degree title is Master of Science or Master of Arts, etc.; however one speaks of having a Master's degree in…… The Masters degree programs are typically two years of study post baccalaureate (after Bachelor) degree. There are, however, some unique programs that allow
you to complete a master's degree in less than two years.
The degree which typically follows the Master's degree is a doctorate. There are different doctorate/doctoral degree designations. There are the "professional" degrees such as the MD (Medical Doctor), JD (Law degree), DDS (Dentist) PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), EDD (Doctorate of Education) DS (Doctor of Science), DMA (Doctorate of Musical Arts), and perhaps other designations.
The MD requires four years of medical school after a Bachelor's degree. That will be followed by a residency of three to five or more years to focus on a specialization. There may also be additional training required for certain specializations. The JD (Law degree) is typically three years of full time study after a Bachelor's degree. The DDS (Dentist) degree is generally four years after The Bachelor degree, though certain
subspecializations may take longer. The Pharm D, pharmacy doctorate is typically a four or five year program. The Ph.D. is a degree whereby the recipient is trained to do research and to teach. The Ph.D. is required for certain governmental positions and is an educational requirement at most institutions of higher learning (i.e., colleges and universities) for their faculty. The Ph.D. typically requires three to five or more year's of full time work after the Master's degree. The Ph.D. typically requires writing a dissertation, which has traditionally been original research in the field of study.
Doctoral study is planned to combine regular courses, special seminars, independent study and
supervised research and supervised training to promote knowledge in the major field.
The Ed.D. is a frequently pursued degree for individuals wishing to have the credentials for
administrative public school jobs, certain college teaching or administrative positions. The degree
requirements are typically less research oriented than the Ph.D.
Often continuing education is required for licensure in some of the above programs.
Above retrieved from http://www.wvu.edu/~careersc/PDFs/CollegeandDegrees.pdf
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What is major difference between masters degree and masters certificate?
The certificate does not meet the course nor credit requirements of the master's degree.
What are the types of degree in education?
associates/bachelor/masters/phd
What is the difference between a bachelors and master's degree?
masters is more advanced
What order are college degrees in from lowest to highest?
Typically, there are four levels of college degrees (to include nursing). They are as follows from lowest to highest.AssociatesBachelorsMastersDoctorate (highest level of academic attainment)The associates and bachelors are referred to as undergraduate coursework. The master's and doctorate are referred to as graduate degrees. Refer to the below.
What is the difference between an an associate and a career?
the associates is a college level degree. A career is what you do for a living.
What is the difference between MPhil and Ph.D?
MPhil Masters degree, PhD Doctorate
Is bachelor's degree higher than associative?
The order of college degrees is Associates, Bachelors, Masters, PhD, MD and JD. A Bachelors degree would be higher than an Associates degree.
What is the difference between a MBA and a master's degree?
A "Masters Degree" is a general term for a post gratuate degree that usually takes one or two years to obtain. An "MBA" is a particular kind of Masters Degree, on that specializes in business administration. MBA stands for "Masters in Business Administration."The MBA is a masters degree. It is a masters in business administration (MBA).
Is bachelor's degree higher than associate's degree?
Yes. # Certificate/diploma # Associates # Bachelors # Masters # PhD
This college offers a masters degree but not a bachelors or associates so do you have to have had a bachelors degree before you can enter this college for its masters?
For colleges and universities within the United States, you must have a bachelor's degree first.
How long does it take to a degree from a accredited online college?
To obtain a bachelors degree, it takes four years. An associates and masters degree takes two years. Most Associates' Degrees take between 22-26 months, Bachelors' Degrees take between 38-42 months (although a completion program would average about 22 months) and Masters' Programs take about 16-18 months.
Is a Ph.D higher than a masters?
yes it is. Degrees in Order 2 yr - associates degree 4 yr - bachelors degree 6yr - masters degree 8yr (depends on area of study) - PhD
