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Dawn enjoyed her job but was ready to improve her education with an associate’s degree from University of Phoenix. Encouraged by her employer to earn her degree, Dawn accomplished her goal with an associate’s degree in business. Learn more about associate’s degrees at University of Phoenix at www.phoenix.edu

I have my master’s degree, and I always hear my sister in law talking about her associate’s degree. She doesn’t have a good job. What kinds of jobs only require associate’s degrees that are good paying?

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Title: Associate’s degrees–precision production.(2006 SPECIAL REPORT top 100 ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE PRODUCERS)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Community College Week (Newspaper)
Date: June 19, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 18 Issue: 23 Page: 22(1)

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Associate’s degrees–precision production.: An article from: Community College Week

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Title: Associate’s degrees–communication journalism & related programs.(2006 SPECIAL REPORT top 100 ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE PRODUCERS)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Community College Week (Newspaper)
Date: June 19, 2006
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Volume: 18 Issue: 23 Page: 16(1)

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Associate’s degrees–communication journalism & related programs.: An article from: Community College Week

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Title: Associate’s degrees–nursing.(2006 SPECIAL REPORT top 100 ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE PRODUCERS)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Community College Week (Newspaper)
Date: June 19, 2006
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Volume: 18 Issue: 23 Page: 22(1)

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Associate’s degrees–nursing.: An article from: Community College Week

I’m currently in school right now and I’m considering finishing up my associate’s degree before I enlist. How will this help me when I enlist?What rank will I be?
I know It’s not a mater’s degree or anything but I am just curious.

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Title: 2+2=? The associate’s degree has long been the bedrock of a community college education. But as more two-year colleges begin offering bachelor’s degrees, higher-education officials are wondering: are these programs a natural part of the schools’ evolution, or could they lead to the extinction of the community college as we know it?
Author: Kristina Lane
Publication: Community College Week (Newspaper)
Date: April 14, 2003
Publisher: Cox, Matthews & Associates
Volume: 15 Issue: 18 Page: 6(3)

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2+2=? The associate’s degree has long been the bedrock of a community college education. But as more two-year colleges begin offering bachelor’s degrees, … it?: An article from: Community College Week

An Associate’s degree is an academic degree that is usually awarded through community colleges, junior colleges and some four-year colleges and universities. To get an associates degree at most colleges, you need to at least 60 undergraduate credit hours.

On average, if you take classes full-time, you can earn your associates degrees in about two-years. However, part-time students enjoy are quite flexible with online classes and have a broad selection of classes that they require to complete their program of study. There are two main types of associate’s degrees: Those that prepare you for your professional degree and those that you can use to earn your four-year degree as transfer courses. The second type helps you work toward your general education (Gen. Ed.) courses or foundational coursework. Typically, programs are made up of general education requirements, major requirements, and electives. Full time study is equal to 4 semesters or 15 semester credit hours. Some accelerated distance two-year programs are also available online and most associate degrees online have many of the same requirements as on-campus or in-classroom courses.

Two-year virtual learning is available in business, liberal arts, and other disciplines. Many associate degrees online will accept transfer credits from two-year programs. Some areas of study within associate degrees online are: Accounting, Arts and Humanities Business & Management, Criminal Justice, Design, Early Childhood Development, Education, Engineering, Computers and Technology, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Management, Law and Paralegal, Marketing, Social Sciences, and Telecommunications to mention a few.

General education courses are an integral part of most associate degrees online and include coursework in Communication, Natural Sciences/Mathematics, Humanities, and Social Science. You can earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree program, an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs depending on whether you pursue arts or science track.

Occupational and professional Associate’s degrees allow graduates to get entry level positions in areas such as computer programming, criminal justice, graphic design, paralegal areas, nursing, and medical assistant. Thus, associate degrees offer a flexible platform for quick entry into many professions.

Generally, you will be required to have a high school diploma or GED. You also need a good GPA and some schools may want to see your SAT or ACT scores. Other colleges will accept relevant work experience in lieu of a diploma to qualify the student for entry.

As many working adults continue to enroll in college, there is a growing demand for online degree programs. You can research many of these schools online. Many have great programs and they give students the option to apply for financial aid and scholarships.

I have been looking at schools to be an ultrasound technologist (sonographer) and at different schools you can get a diploma, certificate, or associate’s degree. I don’t know the difference though. The only school (Sanford Brown Institute) around me (in Ohio) offers a diploma in sonography. Is the pay the same? Is the education the same as an associate’s degree or a certificate?

I want to become a veterinary technician, and I found a school offering a specialized associate’s degree in that. Is it counted different than a regular associate’s degree?