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Associates Degrees
Associate's degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by junior colleges, community colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting universities and colleges upon completion of a two-year course. In the US and Canada, an associate's degree is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year degree course.
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The best course to study is the one that leads to your overall career goals and objectives. Thus, I would imagine you do not have anything specific at this time. So many individuals enroll in college programs without a specific goal in mind. As such, many become miserable in their work which is not good for them, or their employer. If you want to be successful in your work and personal life, carefully consider the following.
To be successful in your work, you must acquire a vision. A vision is a clearly articulated picture of the future you intend to create for yourself. In other words, it's a dream. However, if the dream does not have direction, it will always remain a dream and will never become a reality for you. That vision should create a passion within you, a love for what you do and the benefit it will bring to others as well as yourself. Make sure the vision is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and tangible. Let us look at this closer. When you believe you have chosen an appropriate career goal, look at it in SMART fashion as follows.
- Specific - Make sure your career goal is very specific. For example, "I would like to be a teacher," is not specific. "I would like to be a high school biology teacher in New Jersey (USA) in an urban school by 2012" is.
- Measurable - Make sure you can measure your progress. How will I know I am progressing in the right direction? This is where the development of short-term objectives comes in (discussed below). You will know you are on the right path as you accomplish each short -term objective.
- Achievable - Is the goal achievable considering my current life situation and circumstances?
- Realistic - Is what I want to do really realistic. For example, "I would like to be a middle weight boxing champion, and I am 63 years old." That is not realistic.
- Tangible - What will I - specifically - have at the end? What will I be (exactly)? It must be very specific.
Once you acquire that vision your path will become clear. Still, you will need a mentor, counselor, or coach who will be able to help you develop a road map embedded with short-term objectives leading to your overall career goals and objectives. The achievement of short-term objectives will indicate you are moving in the correct direction, and will also give you energy and excitement to carry on towards your overall career goal. It will take some research, but you most likely have some ideas already. Follow them through, look at the nature of the field, the everyday routine, the required education, the salary, the occupational demand and the related fields. When a career sparks an interest, try to shadow an individual who is actually doing what you think you might like to do. You can pick up valuable information this way. Thus, the following.
- Acquire the will to change circumstances.
- Acquire the vision (dream).
- Develop a road-map embedded with short-term objectives leading to your overall goal and objective.
- Just do it and do not let go until it becomes a reality.
What GPA do you need to graduate magna cum laude?
It depends on the specific college or university. However, many institutions start a cum laude honor at a 3.45. Once again, there is no standard and can only be understood by inquiring about the policies particular to the school.
Do colleges in California offer degrees?
Any California resident of at least 6 months can get a free education to any public California college as long as they are accepted into it.
California also has a program called ROP (Regional Occupational Program) that allows you to receive training in a particular vocation. This training can last anywhere from a few months to a little over a year. It is free as well, however you would receive a certificate not a diploma as it is not college.
How do you get your transcripts from a Maryland College that has closed?
When a college closes someone will become its custodian of records. Contact its accrediting body to find out who its custodian is, then contact them for transcript ordering costs and procedures.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree in dietitican?
A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 120 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 coursework as a result of basic skills testing. 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 while the masters and doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.
Do you automatically have an associate's degree after two years of college?
It depends on your overall career goals and objectives. You can choose to enter the workforce or continue on for a higher degree in a specific area. That specific area should be based on a passion; A love for what you want to do.
Where do you find applications for college?
If you're a high school student, your guidance office is a great resource for college applications. Often they will have paper applications on file, but most colleges prefer online applications. Your guidance counselor should be able to guide you to the application online.
You can also find applications on your own by going to the college website and finding the admissions section. Try googling the name of the college you're interested in and the address should come up on the search engine. Most colleges have websites that end in '.edu'.
What job can you get with an associate's degree in pre med?
There is no such thing as a degree in pre-med. It is a curriculum layout or sometimes referred to as a tract, which prepares students who intend to seek admission to medical schools. It includes activities such as prerequisite coursework, clinical experience, volunteer activities, and research. While many individuals who pursue a career as a physician major in biology at the undergraduate level, many others come from a variety of other educational backgrounds.
How many semester hours is a minor degree?
A minor is not a degree. A minor is a specific program of study that some students choose to take within their degree. For example, a bachelor of arts in communication, with a minor in Spanish. The bachelor's degree can take between 120 to 128 credits to complete depending on the college or university and the specific program of study (major). The minor program could take 18 or more credits to complete depending on the program and would have to fit into the 120 to 128 credits for the degree.
How old do you have to be to apply to a California community college?
Typically, community colleges are open to all individuals 18 years of age or older, or who have a high school diploma. Thus, there are some individuals who are not yet 18 years old but have completed high school.
Typically, community colleges are open to all individuals 18 years of age or older, or who have a high school diploma. Thus, there are some individuals who are not yet 18 years old but have completed high school.
Typically, community colleges are open to all individuals 18 years of age or older, or who have a high school diploma. Thus, there are some individuals who are not yet 18 years old but have completed high school.
Typically, community colleges are open to all individuals 18 years of age or older, or who have a high school diploma. Thus, there are some individuals who are not yet 18 years old but have completed high school.
Typically, community colleges are open to all individuals 18 years of age or older, or who have a high school diploma. Thus, there are some individuals who are not yet 18 years old but have completed high school.
Typically, community colleges are open to all individuals 18 years of age or older, or who have a high school diploma. Thus, there are some individuals who are not yet 18 years old but have completed high school.
Is an associate's degree worth anything?
It depends. There are many good careers that can be secured with an associates degree, however they are usually within the science or applied science area. These would include:
* Associates in Science (AS)
* Associates in Applied Science (AAS)
Let us take a look at just some of the career opportunities that are available with the associates degree.
Associate of Science (AS)
* Registered Nurse
* Emergency Health Services
* Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment
* Information Systems Technology
* Radiation Therapy
* Respiratory Therapy
* Restaurant Management
* Radiology
* Nuclear Medicine
* Diagnostic Medical Sonography
* Sports Management
* Radiation Therapy
Associates in Applied Science (AAS)
* Administrative Support
* Civil Engineering Technology
* Dental Hygiene
* Electronics Engineering Technology
* Fire Science Technology
* Game Design, Creation, Development
* Mechanical Engineering Technology
* Physical Therapy Asisstant
* Paralegal
* Interpreters for the Deaf
* Interpreter of spoken Languages
The above are just some of the career paths available. Most of the above degrees are fully transferable to four year colleges and universities.
Now let us take a look at the Associates of Arts (AA) degree. This type of degree is typically designed for transfer to a four year institution. In general, it completes the first two years of the general cluster area required by the four year school. Thus, the student will have more courses in English composition, humanities, social sciences, exact sciences, with specific foundational courses particular to the individuals selected program of study.
The community college is a great place to start for a number of reasons to include:
* Easy entrance
* Smaller college community
* More individualized help
* Close to home
* More affordable
* Better student to professor ratio
So you can decide for yourself whether an associates is worth it. Every one is an individual having his/her own set of needs wants and desires. What may be the best practice for one, may not necessarily be the best practice for others. Still, I hope the above will help you in that decision making process.
What class level in college is 43 credits?
Freshman - fewer than 30 credits Sophomore - 30 to 59 credits Junior - 60 to 89 credits Senior - 90 credits and above
Do you need a bachelor's degree before getting a masters?
No, you can go straight for the bachelors degree. However, read below before making your decision.
Associates (Community College Level) vs. Bachelors (Four Year College or University)
Community College Level
An Associate degree (two year community college) 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. Evidently it would take longer as a part-time student. Within the United States, the associates typically falls into three main categories; Associates of Arts (AA), Associates of Science (AS), and Associates of Applied Science (AAS). An associates of arts (AA), and associates in science (AS) degrees are typically designed for transfer to a four year college or university. Therefore, these degrees have a strong liberal arts emphasis and include a good balance of humanities, social science, and written communication along with the exact sciences especially in higher level math. They also have the foundational course work needed as prerequisites for the higher level courses at the four year institution. The AAS was typically designed as a terminal degree giving the student all the expertise needed to enter the workforce after completion of the degree. However, today, many AAS degree are transferable, but the student should meet with the transfer counselor for appropriate direction when it comes to the AAS degrees. Depending on the program of study and state mandates, the associates can take anywhere from 60 to 64 credits to complete. Some programs of study (usually within the health related fields) may take a bit more in credits.
Four Year College or University Level
The bachelors degree (four year college or university) is designed as a four year program of study provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college or university. Again, part-time students will take longer to complete the degree. How long it would take depends on the credit load taken per semester. Basically, within the United States there are two common categories; Bachelors of Arts (BA), and Bachelors of Science (BS). It depends on the institution and department within the school as to which focus they prefer.
The BA has a broader scope, with a strong emphasis on the humanities, theoretical and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or of a professional study.
The BS is more of a focused approach with a science base to include a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, math and computer oriented skills, and practical skills needed for a particular discipline within the field.
The number of credits required depends on the program of study. In general, the bachelors can take between 120 and 128 credits to complete. Some programs of study may take more. For example, architecture. The following are some differences between community colleges, and four year colleges and universities.
Community College
Many individuals start at the community college level for a variety of reasons to include:
- Community colleges are less expensive to start out with. You can cut the cost of a four year degree almost in half by starting at a community college first, and then transferring to four year college or university to finish up the last two years.
- There are typically smaller classroom sizes at the community college with a better professor to student ratio, which means more individualized attention.
- Some students do not meet the entrance requirements of the four year college or university, thus they start at the community college first, then transfer later.
- The community colleges are typically more family oriented, with a strong sense of community.
- Some students like to be close to home, thus they start at their home county community college.
Four Year Colleges and Universities
- Four year institutions are usually larger, with a number of activities not offered at the community college level. For example, fraternities, and sororities, college football, etc.
- Some colleges may have top name lecturers, within large lecture halls which are preferred by many students.
- Some individuals like the four year institutions environment (the university atmosphere).
- There are students who can major in special program curriculums not offered by the community college.
In the end, it is a matter of preference. Do you like being a big fish in a little pond, or a little fish in a big pond? Whichever you choose, you must be happy with your school, its offerings, the services provided, and environment. If you're not happy, you will not fair as well.
How many credits does 1 year of college equate to?
For colleges and universities that operate on a regular semester system, three years would be approximately 90 credits. Thus, this is based on the average credit load of 15 credits per semester, excluding summer sessions.
How do you get a bachelors if you have an associate of applied science?
You just apply to the community college or your choice, and submit your bachelor's degree transcript. The college will transfer any usable credits toward the AAS. This is not uncommon especially where there is a change in career path.
Do you need a masters and bachelor's degree to be a doctor?
Generally speaking no. The masters degree comes first. However, there are colleges and universities that offer a combined masters and doctorate program. There are also some fields where students take a doctorate after finishing their undergraduate work (Bachelors degree). For example, within the medical, and science related field - medical doctor, Biochemist, etc.
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What is the job outlook for a obgyn nurse practitioner?
The job outlook for physicians in general is very good. The number of positions is expected to grow faster than average between now and 2014.
A recent report shows that many medical students are choosing not to specialize in gynecology due to the high rate of malpractice. The many lawsuits have caused malpractice insurance premiums to sky rocket, causing many OB/GYN to leave the practice.
This had led to fewer health care options for women in many states and fewer gynecologists. In turn, the average salary for practicing gynecologists is expected to raise considerably and the job outlook is expected to be on the rise.
Is it good or bad to be a part time student in college and university?
It is not always necessary that you have to attend regular classes to be a graduate. You must keep on mind that whatever knowledge you acquire totally depends on your interest. You have many options to do your studies. Degrees do matter for a settled future but have you ever thought that you could do your courses from a part time university and obtain the same benefits as offered by a regular university.
In fact these universities gives you space to remain active in your other curriculum yet not lose out on your studies. You therefore smoothly juggle between studies and other personal or professional work.
Remember nothing can be more comfortable than studying in a part time university as you get the time of your life to indulge in other activities. If you are a professional you could specialize in your profession related subject to enhance your skill and knowledge and give a better performance at your work place.
In one word you can say it is a place that provides you all the facilities required in education without having you much to spend and stress.
How do you spell the four year degree?
The bachelors degree is designed to be a four year program of study (as a full-time student) provided the individual takes the program as designed by the institution. The bachelor's degree has many different majors (programs of study). Typically the first two years are concerned with the general education cluster with some prerequisite courses particular to the major. Thus, within the first two years you will be required to complete courses in English, Math (if the program of study requires math), exact sciences, humanities, social sciences etc. The last two years are more concerned with advanced course work particular to the major field of study to include major requirements, and major electives. In most cases, half of the elective area must be taken at a junior/senior level. The number of credits required to complete the degree typically ranges from 120 to 128.
What is the abbreviation for degrees?
I don't know if this is exactly what you are looking for however the following abbreviation is used for the commission. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
How many credits do you need to get into Brown University?
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
More than one-third of the members of the Class of 2009 scored above 750 on the verbal or math sections of the SAT I. Approximately 15 percent of the students in the Class of 2009 graduated number one or number two in their high school classes. The percent of applicants actually admitted was 14% maximum.
For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (College Board) indicated directly below this answer section.
How long to become an attorney when you have a bachelor's degree now?
There is no Bachelor degree in law. Some institutions advertise they offer a pre-law program, however there is no degree offering in law (Attorney).
Click on the related links section indicated below for detailed information on Lawyers and especially the section on training and educational requirements.
How much money do college students spend every year?
Typically college application fees are around for Universities (less for junior colleges) and a student is usually encouraged to apply to at least three colleges. So, I would say a diligent student would spend about applying for college.
How many hours are in a one college credit?
1.0 or 1.5 unit college physical education courses = 2.5 high school credits;
3-5 unit non-degree applicable (NDA) college coursework = 5 high school credits;
3-5 unit degree applicable (UC/CSU transferable) college coursework = 10 high school credits.
How long does it take to get a botany degree?
A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 120 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 coursework as a result of basic skills testing. 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 while the masters and doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.
