Associates Degrees Degree

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.

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AA in Business Administration Degree

Saint Leo University This degree program provides you with the basic foundation of general education courses and introduces the basic business concepts that you will encounter in today's demanding business world. The credits earned in this program give you a head start toward earning your Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.

AA in Liberal Arts Degree

Saint Leo University 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 Applied Science in Computer Information Systems Degree

Kaplan University If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems will give you the advantage you need to attain your professional goals.

Our program prepares you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills required...

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems / Java Degree

Kaplan University you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems will give you the advantage you need to attain your professional goals.

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Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems / Networking Degree

Kaplan University If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems will give you the advantage you need to attain your professional goals.

Our program prepares you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills required...

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems / Programming Degree

Kaplan University If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems will give you the advantage you need to attain your professional goals.

Our program prepares you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills required...

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems / Web Development Degree

Kaplan University If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems will give you the advantage you need to attain your professional goals.

Our program prepares you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills required...

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems / Wireless Networking Degree

Kaplan University If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems will give you the advantage you need to attain your professional goals.

Our program prepares you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills required...

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Degree

Kaplan University If you want to work in the criminal justice field, this online degree will prepare you to find the job you want. Our Web based program provides a solid foundation in the areas of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security. It also provides a liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in specialized employment areas.

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Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice / Corrections Degree

Kaplan University If you want to work in the criminal justice field, this online degree will prepare you to find the job you want. Our Web based program provides a solid foundation in the areas of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security. It also provides a liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in specialized employment areas.

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