Associates Degrees

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.

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.

Salary is based on whatever someone is willing to pay you, and that is usually based on their perception of what you can accomplish for them. Salary, earning potential, and marketability are not only determined by the type of field you are in and the degree you possess. It depends on your position within that field, the institution you work for, your experience, expertise, personal abilities, critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities, dedication and commitment toward ones work, and more. Thus, salary is not so much dependent on the type of degree as much as it is dependent on the person who holds the degree. Still, if you have a specific occupational title, you can then retrieve the estimated mean annual wage particular to that occupation through the U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Having run a preschool and hired people with degrees in child development you will not make more than min wage or a little above. I have a BS in child development ( I love the degree) and also got a teaching credential. I suggest you think about going into teaching. Keep thinking your degree in child development but do the 4 years of college with a teaching credential. Working in a child development center is hard work with little pay.

In order to become a nurse anesthetist, one must first obtain a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing. The classes required for a BSN satisfy the entry requirements for most nurse anesthesia programs. Next, the applicant must work as a Registered Nurse for a minimum of one year in an acute care setting (ICU or critical care experience is preferred, if not required). The average student admitted to a nurse anesthesia program has 5 to 7 years nursing experience. Some nurse anesthesia programs require the applicant to take the GRE prior to admission. Nurse anesthesia programs range from 27 to 36 months in length and graduates hold a masters degree.

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Yes you can. Many community colleges offer an associates degree in radiography. Read the following carefully and follow through with the link provided.

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Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan

Annual College Costs (Fall 2009)

• In-state tuition and fees: $8,783
• Out-of-state tuition and fees: $20,498
• Room and board: $7,350
• Books and supplies: $1,320

The following is particular to colleges and universities that operate on a regular two semester academic year.

• Freshman - fewer than 30 credits
• Sophomore - 30 to 59 credits
• Junior - 60 to 89 credits
• Senior - 90 credits and above

• Freshman - fewer than 30 credits
• Sophomore - 30 to 59 credits
• Junior - 60 to 89 credits
• Senior - 90 credits and above

• Freshman - fewer than 30 credits
• Sophomore - 30 to 59 credits
• Junior - 60 to 89 credits
• Senior - 90 credits and above

• Freshman - fewer than 30 credits
• Sophomore - 30 to 59 credits
• Junior - 60 to 89 credits
• Senior - 90 credits and above

• Freshman - fewer than 30 credits
• Sophomore - 30 to 59 credits
• Junior - 60 to 89 credits
• Senior - 90 credits and above

• Freshman - fewer than 30 credits
• Sophomore - 30 to 59 credits
• Junior - 60 to 89 credits
• Senior - 90 credits and above

I would recommend you start at your home county community college. You can take any basic skills courses needed (if any), and take the prerequisite nursing courses. The community college is more community oriented, they have better individualized attention, smaller classroom size, good professor to student ratio, good academic learning centers, excellent counseling services, as well as other student services. Still, I must inform you that there are three typical paths leading to a registered nurse as follows.

• diploma program (typically three years, not recommended for individuals who do not have an already existing degree)
• associate degree (two years as a full-time student once the student starts the professional phase of the program)
• bachelor's degree (BSN) (four years as a full-time student)

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