You can go straight to a 4 year program and get your Bachelor's. However, some people like to start with the Associate's degree so they can get a job in their field while attending the additional 2 years in school. Another advantage to getting the Associate Degree first, some companies will help pay for furthering your education if the BA can benefit them. Generally, they will require you to work for them a stated amount of time in exchange for helping with your expenses. The same holds true for those who work and continue on for a Master's degree.
No you do not need an associates to get a bachelor's degree. An Associate'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. This way they can effect cost savings (Community colleges are much cheaper than the larger schools). Make certain the credits from the community college are transferable to your university of choice before embarking on your Associates. University policies vary greatly on transference of credit. You can get this information by writing or calling Admissions at the university you are targeting for your Bachelors.
An associates degree is offered only by two year trade schools and community colleges. You can begin right after high schooll. An associates degree is not required to start a bachelor's degree. A traditional four year college starts you off studying for a bachelor's degree.
No you do not. However, read the following before you make that decision.
Associates (Community College Level) vs. Bachelors (Four Year College or University)
Community College Level
An Associate degree (two year community college) 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. Evidently it would take longer as a part-time student. Within the United States, the associates typically falls into three main categories; Associates of Arts (AA), Associates of Science (AS), and Associates of Applied Science (AAS). An associates of arts (AA), and associates in science (AS) degrees are typically designed for transfer to a four year college or university. Therefore, these degrees have a strong liberal arts emphasis and include a good balance of humanities, social science, and written communication along with the exact sciences especially in higher level math. They also have the foundational course work needed as prerequisites for the higher level courses at the four year institution. The AAS was typically designed as a terminal degree giving the student all the expertise needed to enter the workforce after completion of the degree. However, today, many AAS degree are transferable to four year institutions, but the student should meet with the transfer counselor for appropriate direction when it comes to the AAS degrees. Depending on the program of study and state mandates, the associates can take anywhere from 60 to 64 credits to complete. Some programs of study (usually within the health related fields) may take a bit more in credits.
Four Year College or University Level
The bachelor's degree (four year college or university)is designed as a four year program of study provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college or university. Again, part-time students will take longer to complete the degree. How long it would take depends on the credit load taken per semester. Basically, within the United States there are two common categories; Bachelors of Arts (BA), and Bachelors of Science (BS). It depends on the institution and department within the school as to which focus they prefer.
The BA has a broader scope, with a strong emphasis on the humanities, theoretical and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or of a professional study.
The BS is more of a focused approach with a science base to include a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, math and computer oriented skills, and practical skills needed for a particular discipline within the field.
The number of credits required depends on the program of study. In general, the bachelors can take between 120 and 128 credits to complete. Some programs of study may take more. For example, architecture. The following are some differences between community colleges, and four year colleges and universities.
Community College
Many individuals start at the community college level for a variety of reasons to include:
Four Year Colleges and Universities
In the end, it is a matter of preference. Do you like being a big fish in a little pond, or a little fish in a big pond? Whichever you choose, you must be happy with your school, its offerings, the services provided, and environment. If you're not happy, you will not fair as well.
Completion of high school or its equivalency. In other words, there is no other college degree that comes before an associates degree.
at our high school you need 23. For an Associates Degree - approximately 60 For a Bachelors Degree - anywhere from 124 - 128
No, it's not required. It is one way of doing it, or you can go to a four-year school from the outset and go straight through for your Bachelors, either way.
You can get any film degree online, depending on the school you go to. Some may offer you an associates degree, some a bachelors. It all depends on what type of degree and the amount of dedication you have.
A bachelors degree is a level of education within higher education that typically follows high school or an associates two year degree. A masters is advanced study that typically follows a bachelors degree. The doctorate is the highest level of education particular to a specific program of study.
Becoming an ultrasound tech requires that students first obtain an associates or bachelors healthcare degree, before they are permitted to enter a clinical ultrasound program. So for students who do not already have a healthcare degree, getting that degree from an online school is an affordable and flexible choice
Yes, as long as the credits were transferred over to a 4 year university later on. In general, most graduate schools require the completion of a bachelors degree. Nothing in terms of credit transfers to graduate school from either the associates or bachelors degree.
To become a fashion coordinator, a person must have their GED or High School Diploma. They have to obtain a General Associates Degree, and a Bachelors Degree within a Fashion oriented major.Ê
An associates degree is very valuable in obtaining a bachelors degree. This is no joke. Very few positions pay more and a dollar or 2 an hour more for an associates over a high school graduate, often not even that. However, getting an associates if very valuable in determining if you've got what it takes to earn a bachelors degree, so many people start out going for the AA and get the BA, if they can't then they can feel good about the next direction they go knowing they did what they could.
it depends what kind of degree you want to get 2 years - associates 4 years - bachelors 6 years - masters
Yes
No.It goes like this...Nursery or pre-school; then,Kindergarten; then,Elementary school; then,Middle school; then,High school; then,Undergraduate school, for an associates and/or bachelors; then,Graduate school, for a masters; then,More graduate school for a doctorate; then, optionally,Post-graduate work.That's the order of things.