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I have been working in higher education for 26 years and have never been aware of associate degrees where the state mandate was 90 credits to complete. The oldest two year institution in New Jersey was founded in 1933, and has always been 60 credits (at that time) to complete. There are colleges at present that require 60 credits, some states 62, and I know in New Jersey it is now 64. Now there are some programs of study at the associates level that require more than the state mandate, but they are usually in the allied health area, such as Nursing, Respiratory Care, Dental Hygiene, etc. Having to complete 90 credits would - in part - defeat the purpose of a two year institution.

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