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Typically, there are four levels of college degrees. They are as follows from lowest to highest.
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Doctorate (highest level of academic attainment)
The associates and bachelors are referred to as undergraduate coursework.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoTypically, there are four levels of college degrees. They are as follows from lowest to highest.
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Doctorate (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.
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∙ 11y agoTypically, there are four levels of college degrees. They are as follows from lowest to highest.
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Doctorate (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.
Associates Degree
The associate's 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. 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 associate's degree takes between 60 and 64 credits to complete depending on the specific school, program of study, and state mandates.
Bachelors Degree
A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 124 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study. This would be based on a college or university that operates on a regular two semester academic year which is the most common. For institutions that operate on a tri-semester or quarter-semester it would be quite different. That being said, the Bachelor's degree - in most cases - is designed as a four year program of study, provided the student is full-time and follows their chosen program of study as prescribed by the college or university, and also provided the individual does not require prerequisite or developmental course work. The minimum credit load for a full-time student is no less than 12 credits per semester. However, to complete the degree within the four years, a credit load of approximately 15 to 18 credits is recommended. For individuals who work or who have other responsibilities that would prohibit them from attending full-time, completion of the degree may take twice as long. Still, some of this time can be cut down by attending summer sessions and/or interim sessions. In addition, the bachelors and associate degrees are referred to as undergraduate degrees with the Masters and Doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.
The masters and doctorate degrees are referred to as graduate level coursework and typically particular to a specific field of study or profession.
Masters Degree
A master's degree can range from 30 to above 70 required credits depending on the specific program of study. The degree can take between two and three years to complete. The degree type covers most subjects and can be course based, research based, or a combination of both.
Doctorate Degree
The doctorate would take approximately four years post bachelor's to complete. The degree can run up to 60 credits in coursework particular to a specific field of study. The actual length of time depends much on how long it takes a student to prepare and defend their dissertation which typically follows the prescribed credit coursework. The dissertation is an individual student project advancing an original view point on a topic of the students choosing. It is developed through extensive supporting research and must be approved by the designated committee.
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∙ 15y agoA masters and PhD.
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What associate's degree should i get if i want to receive a bachelors in environmental science?
You do not need an associates degree to get a bachelors, one is just more extensive than the other. If I were you, I would go straight for the bachelors.
Are other degrees better than bachelors degree?
If you would like to advance in a field of business or make more money at your job then yes it is worth pursuing an education that is past a bachelors degree.
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 benefits are there to obtaining a masters degree in music education rather than a bachelors degree?
The question is somewhat confusing. For this particular field the bachelors degree comes before the more advanced study particular to the masters degree. It doesn't appear to be an either or decision.
What is the first highest college degree possible?
It depends on your definition of an advanced degree. Typically, graduate work is considered advance course work. However, a bachelors is more advanced than an associates, a masters degree is more advanced than a bachelors, and a doctorate is more advanced than a masters.
Can you get a associates in nursing and a bachelors in nutrition?
Yes you can. There are many individuals who have more than one academic degree in related areas.
How can I get my social work degree to get the most money?
It is always better to get the bachelors degree rather than the associates degree. Yes, it might be more school but that also mean more knowledge in Social Work. Also, with the more knowledge that you have they higher your pay will be.
Is a bachelor's degree limited or restricted access?
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How old you have to be to become an astronaut?
you have to be younger than 40 and must have a bachelors degree
Does Texas have a minimum credits for bachelor's degrees?
For a bachelors degree, I have not seen anything less than 120 credits for an institution that operates on a regular two semester academic year.For a bachelors degree, I have not seen anything less than 120 credits for an institution that operates on a regular two semester academic year.For a bachelors degree, I have not seen anything less than 120 credits for an institution that operates on a regular two semester academic year.For a bachelors degree, I have not seen anything less than 120 credits for an institution that operates on a regular two semester academic year.For a bachelors degree, I have not seen anything less than 120 credits for an institution that operates on a regular two semester academic year.For a bachelors degree, I have not seen anything less than 120 credits for an institution that operates on a regular two semester academic year.
What is the difference between a master of architecture and a bachelor of architecture?
The B-Arch is an undergraduate degree in architecture that can last up to five years. The B-Tech is a Bachelor of Technology and is a four year undergraduate degree.
Is bachelor's degree higher than associate's degree?
Yes. # Certificate/diploma # Associates # Bachelors # Masters # PhD
