It is an option of the criminal justice degree and is career oriented. However, because it is an applied science degree, it may not be a good transfer program should you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree at a later date (unless the college has an articulation agreement with four year colleges and universities). Make sure you check this out with a transfer counselor at the school for appropriated direction and options before you make that decision.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
It depends on the type of degree. the three most common are as follows. * Associate of Arts (AA) * Associate in Science (AS) * Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Within the United States, the technology degrees at this level are typically an associate of applied science (AAS) degree. The regular transfer programs in criminal justice can be either the associate of arts (AA), or the associate in science (AS).
Abbreviations for Associate's DegreeAssociate's degrees can be abbreviated several ways: A.A. - Associate of ArtsA.S. - Associate of ScienceA.A.S. - Associate of Applied Science
"Associates degree of Applied Science"
Talk to the school you are interested in.
Many community colleges and some four year institutions authorized to award associate degrees have an associate of applied science degree as a physical therapist assistant. Thus, it cannot be just any applied science degree, but an applied science in specifically physical therapy.
Most medical assisting jobs require at least an associate of science or an applied science degree. Some employers will provide on the job training.
John Kremer
nurse?
Typically, there are three as follows.Associate of Arts (AA)Associate in Science (AS)Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
It depends on where you took the degree, and the type. Most associates degree are not very specific. They are either an associate of arts (AA), associate in science (AS), or an associate in applied science (AAS).