Degree Types
Typically, there are four levels of college degrees. They are as follows from lowest to highest.
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 is considered the highest level of educational attainment and in most cases specific to one field of study. The degree typically requires a minimum of 60 credits plus a dissertation (which requires original research). The degree can take approximately four years to complete post bachelors degree.
Bachelors degree.
# Certificate/Diploma # Associates # Bachelors # Masters # PhD
The order of college degrees is Associates, Bachelors, Masters, PhD, MD and JD. A Bachelors degree would be higher than an Associates degree.
Yes. # Certificate/diploma # Associates # Bachelors # Masters # PhD
"It is possible to get a job in Telecommunications with an associates degree. However, a bachelors degree or higher is standard and will increase the likelihood of obtaining a job."
The length of time it takes to complete a psychology degree can vary depending on the program and level of study. A bachelor's degree typically takes around 4 years to complete, while a master's degree can take an additional 2-3 years. A doctoral degree, such as a Ph.D. or Psy.D., can take anywhere from 4 to 7 years to finish.
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.
A bachelors degree or associates degree in criminal justice and a gun
A bachelors degree is a level of education within higher education that typically follows high school or an associates two year degree. A masters is advanced study that typically follows a bachelors degree. The doctorate is the highest level of education particular to a specific program of study.
Well an associates degree is a two year degree while a bachelors is four. Not all major will transfer from an associates to a bachelors. For example you can get an associates in nursing and go on later to get your bachelors and it only be about two more years. But if you have an associates in nursing and you want a bachelors in business. You will pretty much have to start over and most likely only your prerequisites will count toward your new degree.
The associate's degree is not equivalent to the bachelor's degree. If a student chose to start with the associates degree the bachelor's would be the next step to a higher degree. Typically, the order of degrees from lowest to highest is as follows. * Associates * Bachelors * Master's * Doctorate (highest level of educational attainment)
yes it is. Degrees in Order 2 yr - associates degree 4 yr - bachelors degree 6yr - masters degree 8yr (depends on area of study) - PhD
Go to college and get a degree in Criminal Justice or Phycology Bachelors or Associates . Simple as that.
The associates degree is often a springboard for students intending to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a bachelors degree. In this case, the associates degree would come first, then the bachelors degree. However, there are some individuals who have a bachelors degree and then take an associates because of a want or need to change careers. In other words, someone who already has a bachelors degree in business, may wish to then take an associates degree to become a registered nurse. Still, many individuals who intend to complete a bachelors degree, start with the associates degree first. Individuals take an associates degree for a variety of reasons; below are listed some of these reasons. * Cost of tuition and fees * Smaller academic community * More one on one attention * Did not meet the admissions requirements of the four year college or university * Better student to professor ratio * Career oriented programs to enter the workforce after the two years * Transfer programs to four year colleges and universities * Existing career enhancement