The amount of credits that can be applied from one associates to another second associates would be strictly dependent on what area that second associates is in. For example, a Liberal Arts degree would do better with a second Associates of Arts in International Studies rather than in Engineering. Nonetheless, unless the second associates is in a specific practical field - Allied Health for example - why would you want a second associates degree. You would be much better off using your already accumulated credits toward a Bachelors Degree. I would recommend moving vertically and not horizontally. Viper1
Transfer to a four year college or university that offers the bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Submit your associates degree transcript to that institution and they will transfer all usable credits toward your criminal justice degree. With an associates in liberal arts, and transferring to a criminal justice program, most, if not all credits should be transferable.
A bachelors degree can take between 120 and 128 credits to complete depending on the college or university, and the specific program of study. Thus, when transferring to a four year institution, you would have to complete an additional 60 to 64 credits. This is provided that the school you transfer to accepts your associates degree, full faith in credit. Some institutions can be very strict on what they accept. However, the associates in arts degree is typically a transfer program, so you should be fine.
A BA (Bachelor of Arts) usually requires a three year study at a British university. In the US and most countries a BA is a four year (about 130 credits) degree. An Associated of Arts Degree is a two year degree (about 60-70 credits) normally obtained through a community college. Needless to say, a Bachelor's degree is preferable. There is no requirement to have an associates degree before going for a bachelors degree. In most cases the credits will be counted toward the bachelors.
Visit the counseling office at your community college or university. Certainly some of your credits will cut the time needed, but you will probably have to catch up on math and science courses.
Most schools will require eight credits, which is equivalent to two classes (language classes are usually worth 4 credits - 3 for lecture, 1 for lab). You should check with your school to verify their requirements.
Associate's degrees typically require between 60 and 70 credits.
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.
It depends on what your associates degree is in. For nursing and engineering there are 68 credits needed.
First, your indicating you already have two degrees. So, I don't understand your question as such. If you have accumulated credits at different schools that equal the number of credits required for an associates degree, you cannot claim you have an associates degree. Degrees require more than just an accumulation of credits. The credits must be in specific areas, under a specific program of study, within an acceptable grade point average, as prescribed by the college.
In most states, you can substitute teach with 60 college credits. However, most associate degrees require 60 to 64 credits. Thus, while you are not necessarily required to have an associates, your pretty much there anyway.
The equivalent of a United States Associates degree in India is the Associates of Arts or AA degree. It is a two year degree where the student earns 60 credits.
If they are equivalent in credits and course content, and you received a C or better, they should be transferable. If the field is very different then not many may be able to be transferred. Also, schools have a limit on the amount of credits that may be transferred.
Depending on the program of study, the associates can run anywhere from 62 to 64 credits. It is designed as a two year program as a full-time student.
64 college credits, the bulk of it being general education credits. I have my associates in general business, I suggest going for the bachelors...it can get you so much further....
Transfer to a four year college or university that offers the bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Submit your associates degree transcript to that institution and they will transfer all usable credits toward your criminal justice degree. With an associates in liberal arts, and transferring to a criminal justice program, most, if not all credits should be transferable.
If you are in a transfer program at the associates level, and transfer to a four year college or university within the same field, your credits should be awarded toward your bachelors degree. In other words, an associate in business (transfer program), to a bachelor's in business should transfer well. Thus, two years at the associates level, and two additional years at the bachelor's level.
The associates degree can range between 60 and 64 credits, depending on the specific school, the specific major, and state mandates.