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Degrees > Associate
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An Associate's degree is an academic degree typically awarded by community colleges, junior colleges and some bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of 60 undergraduate credits.
Full-time students traditionally earn an Associate's degree in two years. Many students complete their Associate's degree online in less time. Part-time students enjoy greater scheduling flexibility with our online classes, and most students have access to a much broader selection of programs than are available through their local colleges and universities.
There are two primary types of Associate's degrees: transfer degrees and vocational or professional degrees.
Transfer degrees form the foundation of a Bachelor's degree by enabling students to complete some or all of the general education requirements to transfer to a Bachelor's degree program.
The most common transfer degrees are:
, typically for majors in the social sciences or humanities or general studies.
, typically for majors in mathematics, natural sciences, or technology.
Occupational or professional Associate's degrees qualify students for entry-level positions that do not require a Bachelor's degree. Our colleges and universities offer occupational/professional degrees in fields such as computer programming, criminal justice, graphic design, paralegal studies and medical assisting. Occupational/professional Associate's degrees are often terminal, in that the credits may not be transferable to a bachelor's degree program.
Follow the choices below to explore our available Associate's degree programs and request more information today. The respective college or university will assist you in making sure that a particular Associate's degree program is the best choice for your educational and career goals.
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