Associates Degrees

Typically, two years as a full-time student.

Typically, two years as a full-time student.

Typically, two years as a full-time student.

Typically, two years as a full-time student.

Typically, two years as a full-time student.

Typically, two years as a full-time student.

It's not that one is better than the other; it's just that they are different. The question should be, "which one is best for me?" In order to determine that, you must first acquire a vision; a specific and clearly articulated picture of the future you intend to create for yourself. This vision should be based on a passion for what you want to do and the benefit it will bring to others as well as yourself. Once you acquire that vision, your path will become clear.

A year and a semester if you take 18 credits 1st semester, 18 credits 2nd semester, 15 credit third semester for a total of 51 credits.

Or if you take 7 credit hours in summer school you will only have 8 credits hour left for third semester.

The requirements for becoming a nurse depend on several factors. The state you live in, the "type" of nurse you want to be. There are R.N.'s (registered nurse) which requires more schooling and training, and L.V.N. or L.P.N (lisenced vocational/practical nurse). I am an L.P.N. and my schooling took about 18 months. You must have at least a high school diploma and you must pass certain entrance exam repuirements. There are usually many applicants for a limited number of slots available. I do not make as much money as an R.N. and in some states my level of practice is limited, which means you may be required to take additional courses to become "certified". For example, in Texas, I had no limitations on my scope of practice. I drew blood, gave blood infusions, hung intravenous medications, and in Arizona I must complete additional courses and get "certification" for drawing blood. I don't believe that I can give iv medications nor give blood infusions. To make this long answer short, if you want to become a nurse, think about it very hard. There is a high burn out. In my class of 41 students, 17 graduated. It gets even harder after that. If you like hard work, long hours, immense responsibility and liability, become an R.N. This is not a field to go into for the money, you MUST be seriously drawn to humanitarian motives.

It depends on the specific program of study. Some programs have math requirements, some do not, while others may give you a choice. However, if you score low on the basic skills test, you will be required to complete those courses as a result of that test. Students must show math proficiency in computation and the equivalent of a high school algebra one.

Typically, the associates 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. However, because of the intensity of a program in nursing, and the prerequisites required, this program of study will usually take longer. I would say approximately two and a half to three years to complete if all goes well. It is strongly recommended that the student completes all general education courses (especially the science courses) first before going on to the professional phase courses in nursing. It is a very intensive program, so when a student moves into the professional phase, nursing should be the only subject matter to concentrate on.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for Licensed Practical as of May 2008 is, $40,110. This would amount to $19.28 per hour.

It depends mainly on the college you attend. You will probably take the following classes: English I, English II, College Algebra, World History, US History, 2 science classes, Literature, Political Science, Economics, Speech, Accounting I, Accounting II, Environment of Business, and some electives.

Well if you know that you want to go ahead and get your bachelors in nursing there is no need to obtain your associates because you will still go through the same program and classes. It would just basically be an extension of classes from your associates. So If you want a bachelors in nursing, enroll in the bachelors nursing program, not the associates.

It depends on major. The associates is a general degree type from which many specific programs of study fall.

It depends on major. The associates is a general degree type from which many specific programs of study fall.

It depends on major. The associates is a general degree type from which many specific programs of study fall.

It depends on major. The associates is a general degree type from which many specific programs of study fall.

It depends on major. The associates is a general degree type from which many specific programs of study fall.

It depends on major. The associates is a general degree type from which many specific programs of study fall.

The associates 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, and provided the student does not require prerequisite coursework as a result of basic skills testing. 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 associates degree takes between 60 and 64 credits to complete depending on the specific school, program of study, and state mandates.

There are no standard tuition and fee rates for colleges and universities. Each institution will have rates particular to itself. There are a number of variables to consider to include whether the institution is public or private, the geographical location, the specific program of study (some of which have greater course and/or clinical fees), and whether the school is a two year or four year institution. Once you collect the names of some colleges and universities you have an interest in, you can then research the cost specific to those institutions.

It depends on what you are referring to as a graduate diploma. There are colleges and universities that offer certificate and diploma programs that do not meet the credit requirements of a degree, but then again it depends on what type of diploma it is.

Well, this really depends on how different your bachelors degree is from your AA degree. If you have an AA in nursing and you want to get a bachelors degree in writing, it will probably take you another four years to obtain an AA. The only classes from your AA degree that will transfer to your bachelors degree will most likely be pre-requisites.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a nurses aid as of May 2008 is, $24,620. This would amount to $11.84 an hour.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a nurses aid as of May 2008 is, $24,620. This would amount to $11.84 an hour.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a nurses aid as of May 2008 is, $24,620. This would amount to $11.84 an hour.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a nurses aid as of May 2008 is, $24,620. This would amount to $11.84 an hour.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a nurses aid as of May 2008 is, $24,620. This would amount to $11.84 an hour.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a nurses aid as of May 2008 is, $24,620. This would amount to $11.84 an hour.

You do not receive an "honours degree." Any degree you receive may be give plain or "with honours." Such an honours degree is given for those with the highest grades. These are the degrees given "cum laude" (with praise) or "summa cum laude" (with highest praise).

Well an associates degree will take around 4 semesters or two years. Some students finish faster it just depends on how quickly you work and maybe take some summer courses?

Social workers should be emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to people and their problems. They must be able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain good working relationships with clients and coworkers. Volunteer or paid jobs as a social work aide can help people test their interest in this field.

Yes, it is. Associate Degrees from the USA are academic in origin and are equivalent to the Diploma of Higher Education and the Higher National Diplomas awarded in the UK. Two years of full-time study makes up a US Associate's degree and this counts as two whole years towards a US Bachelors degree. The material studied for an Associate Degree is a lot harder than Scottish Highers and marginally harder than English A-Levels. If you transfer as an undergraduate to a British University after completing a US Associate Degree, you will most likely find the first year of study quite easy.

High school classes will have little affect on the ability. You will need to get into college and do well there, so lots of science and math, particularly biology and chemistry would be very helpful.