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Comment on What is the difference between an associates degree and an undergraduate degree? by Tequila_mike

Tequila_mike — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:45:30 +0000

Degrees Feedback: An associate’s degree is a degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges and some bachelor’s degree-granting colleges and universities in Canada and the United States upon completion of a course of study equivalent to the first two years in a four-year college or university. It is the lowest in the hierarchy of academic degrees offered in these countries. Common abbreviations are AA (Associate of Arts), AS (Associate of Science) and AAS (Associate of Applied Science).

A Bachelors degree is the first level of university degrees, for example, a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science. The next levels of university degrees are the master and doctoral levels, also referred to as graduate degrees.

No you do not need an associates to get a bachelor’s degree. An Accosiate’s degree usually takes less hours to complete (about 2 years) than a Bachelor’s degree (about 4 years). Many people actually get an Associates degree prior to the Bachelor’s as they can take “standard” classes such as English, Math, Foreign language, etc. at a community college where those credits will transfer to a larger University. They can then transfer and only take two years at the major university to complete the Bachelor’s.

Comment on What is the difference between an associates degree and an undergraduate degree? by RJL86

RJL86 — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:20:22 +0000

Degrees Feedback: An associate’s degree is generally a two-year degree, usually obtained from a community college or a junior college.

A bachelor’s degree is generally a four-year degree, obtained from a four-year college or university.

You can first get an associate’s degree then transfer to a four year college to get your bachelor’s degree. This can really save you a lot of money, but depending on your field of study, it may not be the best route. An associate’s degree is also good for people that will take a break during their college education. On a resume “associate’s degree” looks better than “some college education”.

You do not have to get an associate’s degree at all. You can go straight to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees are both undergraduate degrees. After a bachelor’s, you can get a master’s and then a doctorate (Ph.D.). These are both called postgraduate (or graduate) degrees.

Comment on What is the difference between an associates degree and an undergraduate degree? by CLASS OF 67

CLASS OF 67 — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:04:05 +0000

Degrees Feedback: that is correct, as in elem edu. if you decide you just want to start out in gen. edu ,you do an assoc degree maybe for so many months , then in order to get a teachers salary you need a b.s degree an assoc. degree i think you just get pd more than teacher aide but you are not certified.

Comment on What is the difference between an associates degree and an undergraduate degree? by Rhonda

Rhonda — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:36:04 +0000

Degrees Feedback: Yes, you are correct, although not everyone with a bachelors degree received their A.A. degree. That is because most of the time, when you know you want a bachelors degree, students just keep working toward that goal. It is those who attend community college who usually earn their associates degree, and then later transfer to a university.

All courses taken before earning your bachelors degree are considered undergraduate. When you are in a masters or doctoral program, that is considered graduate school/courses.

Hope this helps! Best wishes.

Comment on How long takes me to finish a MBA degree? by Anjali

Anjali — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:38:40 +0000

Degrees Feedback: Its demand on your future plans what you do 1st in graduation. If you doing 3 years degree then you will take 7 years & If you do Btech then you take 8 years for complete your MBA Degree.

Comment on Best university for accredited online degrees? by Burglary B

Burglary B — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:04:26 +0000

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Comment on Can you do a Continuing Education degree program on the side? by The Answerer

The Answerer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:32:40 +0000

Degrees Feedback: It shouldn’t hurt. On the contrary, I think it will help you get into the Ph.D. program if you were to include that on your application. It shows that you re a hard worker to have worked on two degrees at the same time, and it also shows some real commitment towards your academics. These are what universities are looking for when considering Ph.D. applicants. The only minor thing that I’m worried about is - Are you actually permitted by the university where you re currently doing your M.A. to enroll with another university, or do they have some kind of rule against enrolling with other universities while being a student of their college? If they don’t have anything against you enrolling with another university while simultaneously pursuing one of their courses as well, then you got nothing to worry. Good luck!

Comment on What traditional colleges offer online degree programs? by Raheel

Raheel — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:29:42 +0000

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Comment on What is the difference between an associates degree and an undergraduate degree? by Bill P

Bill P — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:01:34 +0000

Degrees Feedback: An associates degree would be an undergraduate degree, but then also a Bachelor’s Degree would be one. A graduate degree would be a Masters or a Doctorate.

Do you need an Associates Degree first before going to get a Bachelors? No, you can enter into a four year college and do the first two years there, or you can do the first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four year school.

A lot of people get the associates near home so that the costs are down. Some people simply don’t like college and never go any further than the first two years. The more academic you are, the higher the probability will be that you will go to a four year school in the beginning.

Money is such a big issue today.

Comment on Best university for accredited online degrees? by corvus37

corvus37 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:24:16 +0000

Degrees Feedback: Check out American Military University at amu.apus.edu. They accept international students and have Psychology degrees. They are accredited regionally and have great online program.