Accounting Degrees
What is an Associate Degree?Associate’s degrees are undergraduate degrees that require only a minimum of 60 credit hours. Nowadays, it is possible to get an associate’s degree through distance education or online programs. The program can be completed on your own schedule. You may want to take a full-time course that can be finished within two years. Except for the lack of the on-campus or in-classroom experience, online associate’s degree programs provide the same amount of training and focus from instructors.
An online associate degree in business, liberal arts, and other disciplines, is widely accepted for transfer into bachelor's degree programs throughout the country.
Types of Associate Degree Programs:
- A.A. - "Associate of Arts" degree
This degree is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university. - A.A.S. - "Associate of Applied Science" degree
Designed to prepare graduates for career entry or job advancement after 2 years of college study. AAS degrees may transfer in whole or in part to 4 year colleges. A.A.S degrees may also be known by occupational specific titles such as Associate in Engineering Technology, Associate in Business, etc. - A.S. - "Associate of Science" degree
Designed to transfer to a 4 year college or university. - Occupational Degree
Also referred to as "applied" degree programs, an occupational degree program at a two-year college is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce immediately following graduation. The primary function is career preparation, however some courses and/or programs may transfer to 4 year colleges.
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