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How long will it take me to earn the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science Degree?

Wake Tech College/University Transfer Advising Center
It will take 4 semesters to earn an associate degree if you average 16 credits per semester. It will take 6 semesters if you average 12 credits per semester.
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What is the Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree?

Frequently Asked Questions: Arapahoe Community College
The Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degree are designed primarily for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution.
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What is an Associate of Arts/Science (AA/AS) Degree?

Counseling FAQ at Barstow College
AA/AS Degree is a two-year degree (based on 4 semesters of 15 units each) that consists of specific groups of classes. You need approximately 30 semester units of General Education, 18-20 semester units of Major Requirements and other courses or electives to add up to a minimum of 60 semester units. You must also complete these courses with a 2.0 ("C") cumulative grade point average or higher.
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What are the differences between the Associate of Arts degree and the Associate of Science degree?

Wake Tech College/University Transfer Advising Center
Each degree is broken down into six areas of requirements. The degree requirements are the same for both degrees in the following areas: Composition, Humanities/Fine Arts and the Social/Behavioral Sciences. The differences are found in the Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Elective areas. The Associate of Arts provides the student with a variety of sciences to choose from, in no particular order.
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Do I need an Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree?

Wake Tech College/University Transfer Advising Center
It depends on what major you plan to pursue at the four year college level. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are the same, except for the Math, Science and Elective requirements. The Associate of Arts is right for you if you are planning for a four year degree in the following areas: Humanities, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Arts or Nursing (BSN).
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How long will it take to earn an Associate Degree?

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The length of time it may take you to receive a degree depends on your chosen area of study and the number of units taken each semester. Some students graduate in fours semesters, others several years.
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If I earn an Associate in Arts degree, what major will be on my diploma?

Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts degree is a general degree in the liberal arts; it does not have a specific major attached to it. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts degree, students can choose to continue toward a bachelor's degree in a specific major. (And actually, UD does not list majors on ANY diploma, even for four-year degrees. Only the name of the degree is listed - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.).
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What is the Associate of Applied Science degree?

Frequently Asked Questions: Arapahoe Community College
A.A.S. degree program is an occupational program of study designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of high-tech or mid-management fields of study with in the business, health, technical or industrial occupations. The Associate of Applied Science is a minimum of 60 credit hours.
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO EARN A MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE?

UMass Lowell FAQ: UML Criminal Justice
B. You can take classes during the two (2) sixteen week semesters (Fall & Spring) and also during the Summer Session. C. As a full-time graduate student, you will take 3 courses (9 credits) per semester. You may elect to take 4 courses (12 credits) with permission of the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair. D. If you take nine (9) credits per traditional semester, and also take courses during the Summer Sessions, you may be able to complete the program in about eighteen months. E.
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What is an Associate's Degree?

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associate's degree requires 60 completed degree-applicable units. There are two types of Associate's degrees, the Associate of Arts, (A.A.) and the Associate of Science (A.S.). You are able to obtain an Associate's degree at any Community College. Universities and State Universities to do not offer Associate's degrees. To obtain the Associate Degree, a student must complete 60 units of college work. The 60 units must include General Education, Major and Elective courses.
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Can I earn a second associate degree at TMCC?

Criminal Justice Program FAQ
Some students elect to earn a second associate degree at TMCC, because they want an AAS in law enforcement and an AA in criminal justice or an AAS in investigations and an AA in business. Dual degrees may be earned subsequently or simultaneously and require 15 credits beyond the first degree for a total of at least 75 credits with 30 credits earned in residence at TMCC.
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Is it worth my time to even try to earn an associate degree?

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The answer is a resounding “YES!” Transfer students who plan ahead with careful choices in classes can attain some AA degrees with very few additional units.
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Can I earn my Associate degree at NEKTC?

North East Kansas Technical College - FAQs
Yes. Any student who is enrolled in a two-year technical program has the opportunity to earn the Associate of Applied Science degree. NEKTC currently has a scholarship program with Highland Community College that makes earning an AAS degree financially feasible. Please contact an Admissions representative for more information.
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What is the AFT Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree?

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The A.A. degree is designed specifically for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. Students accepted into the A.A. degree program attend classes once per week from 6 to 10 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. or 8 to 10 p.m., with short vacation breaks twice per year. Most course sessions last eight or nine weeks.
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Do I need an Associate of Arts degree to transfer?

LAHC Transfer Center Frequently Asked Questions
California colleges and universities do not require an AA to transfer, unless a student intends to compete in athletics (NCAA) at the college or university. The AA Degree is a nice addition to your r?sum?!
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What is the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree?

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The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is a Board-approved collegiate degree program consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. There are three AAT curricula which include 60-66 semester credit (SCH) hours of coursework.
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How long will it take me to earn my degree?

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The answer to this question varies from student to student. It all depends on how many credits you transfer into your degree program and the pace of study you choose. Our classes are offered in both 8- and 16-week semesters, so you can choose the pace that best meets your needs. For example, a student who successfully completes 2 courses every 8 weeks for a year can earn 36 credit hours in a year, but a student who takes the same courses over 16 weeks will earn 18 credit hours.
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How long will it take me to earn my degree at Charter Oak?

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It depends on you and how much time you have available to commit to your education each week. Our experience indicates that if you matriculate (enroll) with about 45 credits, you can finish your associate degree (60 semester credits) in less than a year. If you matriculate with about 90 credits, you can finish your bachelor’s degree (120 semester credits) in 1-2 years. Graduations occur every two months. Please see Degree Completion Steps for an overview of the process.
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Can I earn an Associate Degree if I plan to transfer?

Calhoun Community College
Yes. Calhoun Community College awards the Associate in Arts/Associate of Science degree for students who plan to transfer and pursue a bachelor's degree at a four-year school. You can access the STARS Guide to view the specific requirements for your major at the college in which they are interested in attending. Students should contact the Advising Center if they have additional questions
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What school did you go to to earn a degree in soil science and how long did it take?

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I have a bachelor's degree (B.S.) in agriculture and a master's (M.S.) degree in Plant Science from West Texas State University (now known as West Texas A&M University, where I now teach). My Ph.D. (doctoral) degree is in soils and is from Iowa State University. As you might imagine, it took quite a while to get all those degrees (almost 13 years).
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What is the difference between an Arts degree and a Social Science degree?

UNSW-Arts-Future Students-FAQs
A Bachelor of Arts program allows a student to select either one or two majors, with choices as described above. Students in the Bachelor of Social Science program undertake the Social Science and Policy core courses over the duration of their degree, as well as a major sequence in one of the following areas:
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What is the American Cultures requirement for the Associate of Arts degree?

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The American Cultures requirement is a 3 unit course in which three different cultures are studied. The following are courses at SMC that will satisfy the American Cultures and Humanities general education requirement: Art 72; Cinema 7; English 10; Music 33 or 37; and Speech 4. Some of these are offered online, please check the class schedule for online courses.
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What must I do to graduate in 2 years with an Associate in Arts Degree?

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The state and district requirements for the Assoc. Of Arts or Assoc. in science are as follows: (1) completion of a minimum of 60 units with a C (2.0) average or better.... The length of time it takes a student to graduate depends on whether he/she is fully academically prepared, and how many units/classes he/she takes per semester. Your counselor can give you specific information using the education plan.
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Should I complete my associate degree before applying to the Forensic Science Program?

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We highly recommend that you complete your associate degree if you are near completion. If you have earned either an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or both degrees, or approved for the Associate in Arts and Science or A.S. programs in general studies from a Virginia community college or Richard Bland College, you will have junior standing and be exempt from some general education requirements. Please consult the VCU Transfer Guide at http://www.vcu.
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What is the AFT Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Human Services Generalist degree?

Adult Fast Track |frequently asked questions
The A.A.S. in Human Services Generalist degree prepares students to enter the Human Services field with a multitude of skills, including the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to deliver professional services that assist clients with their bio-psychosocial growth. Students enroll in courses on the C.O.D. main campus in Glen Ellyn during the first year of study and at one of the C.O.D. Regional Centers during the second year.
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