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Degrees in Arts and Humanities
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).
Generalized categories or types of Associate's Degrees
It is possible to break the Associate's Degree into three general categories.An Associate of Arts degree is often awarded for programs that are terminal or intended for transfer to a four year college, usually with a major in the social sciences or humanities. It is also awarded to General Studies students, those who decline to select an area of concentration.The Associate of Science degree is similarly awarded to terminal students or to potential transferees to a four years college, but the areas of concentration are usually in mathematics, natural sciences, or technology.The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded to students who are permitted to relax some of the general education requirements in order to study more course work in their program area. Typically, this kind of degree is for students who intend to enter the work force upon graduation.Time requirements
The associate degree is most often awarded to students completing postsecondary programs requiring at least one but no more than two years of full-time study. More often, a lesser diploma, called a Certificate, is awarded for only a one year program. It is not unusual for students to study more than two years to complete the requirements for an associate's degree.Featured Programs [16, page 1 of 2]
AA in Liberal Arts Degree
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree provides you with a broad introduction to the liberal arts with a selection of courses from the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, the arts, religion and philosophy. It will provide you with the basic foundational and intellectual skills needed to complete a bachelor's degree in the future.
Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
The objective of the Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is to prepare students for career advancement in a variety of fields with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies provides a degree completion program and accommodates both the...
Associate's Degree Educational Paraprofessional Degree
The objective of the Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is to prepare students for career advancement in a variety of fields with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies provides a degree completion program and accommodates both the...
Applied Nutrition Degree
Huntington College of Health Sciences offers an Associate of Science degree in Applied Nutrition that provides students with thorough instruction in the science of nutrition. This degree program is firmly based upon the belief that nutrition is one of the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to take on a number of roles in the field of nutrition and...
Art Degree
South Suburban College offers two art Associate Art degree programs: Associate in Art and Associate in Fine in Art. The programs consist of communications, humanities, physical and natural science, mathematics, and studio art electives. South Suburban offers extensive library resources, studios, galleries, and equipment to aid students in reaching the pinnacle of their artistic abilities.
Arts, Unspecified Degree
Ohio University offers Associate of Arts degrees emphasizing in Social Sciences or Arts and Humanities. Each degree encompasses 30 credit hours in the specified field and 15 credit hours of the unspecified. At least 36 elective credit hours and 15 credit hours of natural science, applied science, and quantitative skills are also required.
Associate of Arts in General Studies Degree
The General Studies program lays the foundation for future career advancement and takes you one step closer to earning a bachelors degree. You will also gain a better understanding of the changes taking place in todays complex and competitive work environment. You will explore the fields of psychology, sociology, philosophy, history, and mathematics. Your classes will also help you strengthen your...
Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
The objective of the Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is to prepare students for career advancement in a variety of fields with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies provides a degree completion program and accommodates both the...
Child Development Degree
The Victor Valley College Child Development program is designed to lay the foundations for one of the many careers in child development. Program curriculum is designed with the goal of providing students with a solid understanding of the theoretical aspects of child development, thus creating a solid base from which they can pursue careers from Child Life Specialist to Elementary School Teacher...
Child Development Degree
Bethany College offers an Associate of Arts degree in Child Development that qualifies graduates for certified child development associate status. The two-year curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for successful careers in the ever-important, and always rewarding field of child development.