Associate degrees fall into three main areas. * Associates of Arts (AA) * Associates of Science (AS) * Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Each of the above degrees is designed to be completed after two years of study. However to complete the degree within two years, the student must take the program as prescribed within the schools curriculum layout. In addition, most every Community College requires that every incoming student be placement tested before they register for their first semester (unless they fall into an exemption category). This test is not an Admissions Test and has no bearing on a student's acceptance to the college. In fact, students are already accepted to the school before they take the test. It is not a test that is passed or failed, but simply to determine whether an individual needs to take some refresher courses before entering the college level courses. This is to ensure the student has the appropriate basic skills to succeed at the college level. The test is broken down into four parts; two parts English and two parts Mathematics. The English includes Grammar (sentence sense), and Reading Comprehension. The Math includes Computation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, square roots, and percentages), and the equivalent of a high school Algebra I. If the student scores low in any these areas, then they will be required to enroll in the indicated remedial course/s starting with their first semester. Thus, the two year degree plan may turn into a two and a half year, or possibly a three year plan depending on how much remedial work is needed. To limit this time, students have the option to enroll in summer session courses. Now let us look at the inherent differences between the degrees: Associates of Arts (AA) The Associates of arts is really designed as a fully transferable degree to a four year college or university for those pursing a Bachelors degree. It serves to complete most of the four year institutions general education cluster area, which amounts to the first two years of a four year program. It also serves to complete any perquisite courses needed for the four year institutions curriculum major and minor requirements. Students are admitted to Junior level status provided they have completed the matching associate's level degree. In other words, Business AA to Business BA, Engineering AS, to Engineering AS etc. Thus, within this degree students will be required to have a well rounded educational foundation to include, English literature, history, social science, laboratory science, humanities, math, communications, etc. These courses are in addition to the student's major field of study. Associates of Science (AS) Within the AS degrees a student will notice there are less general education requirements, and more career oriented course work. You will find this in curriculums to include, Nursing, Engineering, some Computer Science and Allied Heath fields. Still, these programs should be fully transferable to four year institutions provided the degree matches that of the four year college or university's program of study, as mentioned above under AA degrees. Associates in Applied Science (AAS) The AAS degrees are very career oriented and designed to give the student all the expertise needed for entry level positions upon completion of the degree. Therefore, the student will notice most of the AAS degree is made up of professional phase courses particular to a specific field, and a very limited number of general education courses. This has promoted the myth, that all AAS degrees are not transferable to four year colleges and universities. I will admit, as the degree was originally designed; transferability was not the original intent of this type of degree. Therefore many AAS degree fields of study did not transfer to four year institutions very well. In fact, in some categories it was almost like starting over. Today this is not so. Community Colleges today have what is known as Joint Admissions or Dual Admissions articulations with four year institutions, where if the student completes the agreed upon program of study successfully, the four year institution will take the degree full faith in credit and grant the student Junior level status. This includes AAS degrees. However, it is strongly recommended that a student who is seeking to transfer to a four year institution at a later date, make an appointment with a Transfer Counselor at the Community College for the pros and cons of AAS transfer as well as and more detailed information.
Depends on the associate degree but most will require math and english classes.
ECONOMICS
No, having 62 college credit hours does not typically qualify as having an associate degree. An associate degree typically requires completion of around 60-65 credit hours, but it also requires fulfilling specific requirements such as general education courses and major-specific courses. You would need to consult with your college or university to determine the exact requirements for an associate degree.
Yes, you can earn your associate degree online. People actually say it's much more convenient to get your degree online than on campus due to flexibility. Most online courses available for an associate degree fall under business, technology and criminal justice.
An Associate's degree
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well, it depends on what type of courses and how many courses you are taking....!! -sparky..
An Associate's degree is a post-secondary undergraduate degree typically earned in the US that requires around two years of full-time study. A level courses are a set of UK qualifications usually studied in the final two years of high school. One key difference is that an Associate's degree provides a broader education beyond high school, while A level courses focus on specific subjects to prepare for university.
It depends on exactly which courses you have completed at the associate level, and how they fit in to the bachelor's degree. When students finish the associate degree within a transfer program, then transfer to a four year institution within the same major, it typically takes an additional two years. However, in your case this is not a transfer program, and I assume it is an associate of applied science degree. Thus, I would imagine while some courses would transfer, there will be few that do.
The courses required depends on the specific program of study (major). The associate in science degree is a general degree type from which many specific majors fall. Each will have course requirements particular to themselves.
Dual Enrollment Courses
These are online university degree courses run to open up education to people who otherwise cannot get access to a degree. There are a variety institutions offering a number of courses in a number of subjects.