An Associate Degree is a type of undergraduate degree, requiring a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. The program consists of three parts: general education requirements, major requirements, and electives. You can complete an online associate degree at your own pace; full-time study is equivalent to 4 semesters or 2 years (15 semester credit hours). Online associate degrees are the same as on-campus or in-classroom associate degrees, but the degree can be taken entirely through the Internet or by distance education.
Associate degrees are awarded by a community, junior or technical colleges indicating that you have completed a program of study with a broad base in general education and a concentration in a specific area. Your degree may be in an occupational area (such as Electronics) or in liberal arts (such as an associate degree in science or arts).
Associate of Applied Science degrees (or occupational associate degrees) are now preferred by many employers for mid-level technology positions.
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:
* "Associate of Arts" degree
This degree is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university.
* "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.
* "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.
Avaliable Online Associate Degrees
Many universities and colleges offering online associate degree programs in the following disciplines:
* Accounting
* Arts & Humanities
* Business & Management
* Criminal Justice
* Design
* Early Childhood Development
* Education
* Engineering
* Graphic Design
* Fire Science
* Health Sciences
* Hospitality Management
* Human Resources Management
* Law & Paralegal
* Marketing
* Social Sciences
* Telecommunications
* Technology
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Online Bachelors Degree
The classic four-year, bachelor's degree is also called "college degree". Typically comprising 120-128 credits, most universities will allow the transfer of up to 60 credits from associate degrees or community college programs. Undergraduate programs typically consist of general education and elective courses, along with your particular area of study.
Types of Bachelor Degree Programs:
There are two main types of bachelor degrees:
Bachelor of Arts (abbreviated B.A. or A.B.)
A 4 year college degree, the Bachelor of Arts usually requires you to take a majority of your courses in the arts, namely social sciences, humanities, music, or fine arts.
Bachelor of Science (abbreviated B.S. or B.Sc.)
A 4 year college degree, the Bachelor of Science usually requires you to take a majority of your courses in the sciences, namely life sciences, physical sciences, or the mathematical sciences.
There are other bachelor degrees as well, including BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), and LLB (Bachelor of Legal Letters), among others
Avaliable Online Bachelor Degrees
Many online universities and colleges offering bachelors degree programs in a number of disciplines; here are the most popular:
* Accounting & Finance
* Advertising
* Art & Design
* Aviation
* Business Administration
* Biomedical Engineering Technology
* Business Management
* Computer Information Systems
* Computer Science
* Criminal Justice
* e-Business & e-Commerce
* Healthcare Management
* Health Sciences
* Human Resources
* Information Technology
* Marketing & Sales
* Nursing
* Paralegal
* Public Administration
* Technical Management
* Theology & Divinity
* Web Design & Development
Types of Bachelor Degree Programs:
There are two main types of bachelor degrees:
Bachelor of Arts (abbreviated B.A. or A.B.)
A 4 year college degree, the Bachelor of Arts usually requires you to take a majority of your courses in the arts, namely social sciences, humanities, music, or fine arts.
Bachelor of Science (abbreviated B.S. or B.Sc.)
A 4 year college degree, the Bachelor of Science usually requires you to take a majority of your courses in the sciences, namely life sciences, physical sciences, or the mathematical sciences.
There are other bachelor degrees as well, including BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), and LLB (Bachelor of Legal Letters), among others
Avaliable Online Bachelor Degrees
Many online universities and colleges offering bachelors degree programs in a number of disciplines; here are the most popular:
* Accounting & Finance
* Advertising
* Art & Design
* Aviation
* Business Administration
* Biomedical Engineering Technology
* Business Management
* Computer Information Systems
* Computer Science
* Criminal Justice
* e-Business & e-Commerce
* Healthcare Management
* Health Sciences
* Human Resources
* Information Technology
* Marketing & Sales
* Nursing
* Paralegal
* Public Administration
* Technical Management
* Theology & Divinity
* Web Design & Development
Online Masters Degree
Earning a master's degree usually requires one to three years of postgraduate or graduate study. The two basic types of online master’s degrees are the Master's of Arts and Master's of Science. A master's level education can mean entry into a profession, the chance for promotion in an existing position, or personal enrichment and achievement.
At the master's level, graduate students take advanced courses, some write a thesis (a significant scholarly work based on independent research), and others have internships or practical work experience, depending on their field of study.
Though some master level degree programs lead directly to a career, others do not. An M.A. in Family Counseling qualifies its holder to serve an internship leading to testing and a counseling position. An M.A. in History, by contrast, prepares its holder to go on to doctoral study and a university career, but the connection between the degree and a career path is indirect. That History master's won't qualify its holder to teach, unless he or she has an additional teaching credential and experience.
Some master's degrees are considered "terminal degrees," meaning no further degree is expected or needed for professional advance in that field. The MFA, or Master of Fine Arts, is a terminal degree for painters, photographers, sculptors, and creative writers.
Most campus-based M.A. and M.S. degrees take three to four semesters (about 30 semester hours) of full-time study to complete. However, some master's degrees can require up to 60 semester hours, especially those such as the MSW (Masters of Social Work), which prepare their holders to intern in their profession upon completion of their degree. Still, time to completion runs 16-36 months.
M.A. and M.S. degrees in fields other than education attract 29 percent of advanced-degree seekers. Some remaining master's degree information is given below.
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Business (MBA; M.S. in Business)
Nearly one in five students pursuing a master's degree is working on an MBA. It is the most popular degree choice for online graduate study. The MBA can be either a general business administration degree or a specialized degree with a focus on finance, globalization, e-business, and the like. Dozens of sub-specialty MBA programs help online students tailor their business educations to fit their existing positions.
The M.S. in Business is a research-oriented degree. Students frequently choose this degree when they ultimately want to go on to a Ph.D. in business in order to research and teach at the university level.
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Education (MEd; MAT; MSEd)
At least 28 percent of the students pursuing master's degrees focus on education. The Master of Education degree is a generalist degree that includes educational psychology and theories of education. Like the MBA, the MEd degree has specializations. The MEd in Corporate Training or E-Learning goes hand in hand with online study and a technology oriented teaching career.
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) prepares the graduate to teach a specific subject at a specific level, middle school or high school. The MAT is more hands-on, often including practice teaching or related classroom experiences.
The MSEd degree is for those who want to work in administration. It's a popular degree with teachers who are ready to transition from the classroom to the principal's office.
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Other Master's Degrees (MSW; MLS; MPH)
The remaining 24 percent of master's degrees are granted in fields such as social work (MSW) or library science (MLS). Master's degrees in nursing and the health professions are available for medical practitioners and medical administrators as well. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is for health professionals.
At the master's level, graduate students take advanced courses, some write a thesis (a significant scholarly work based on independent research), and others have internships or practical work experience, depending on their field of study.
Though some master level degree programs lead directly to a career, others do not. An M.A. in Family Counseling qualifies its holder to serve an internship leading to testing and a counseling position. An M.A. in History, by contrast, prepares its holder to go on to doctoral study and a university career, but the connection between the degree and a career path is indirect. That History master's won't qualify its holder to teach, unless he or she has an additional teaching credential and experience.
Some master's degrees are considered "terminal degrees," meaning no further degree is expected or needed for professional advance in that field. The MFA, or Master of Fine Arts, is a terminal degree for painters, photographers, sculptors, and creative writers.
Most campus-based M.A. and M.S. degrees take three to four semesters (about 30 semester hours) of full-time study to complete. However, some master's degrees can require up to 60 semester hours, especially those such as the MSW (Masters of Social Work), which prepare their holders to intern in their profession upon completion of their degree. Still, time to completion runs 16-36 months.
M.A. and M.S. degrees in fields other than education attract 29 percent of advanced-degree seekers. Some remaining master's degree information is given below.
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Business (MBA; M.S. in Business)
Nearly one in five students pursuing a master's degree is working on an MBA. It is the most popular degree choice for online graduate study. The MBA can be either a general business administration degree or a specialized degree with a focus on finance, globalization, e-business, and the like. Dozens of sub-specialty MBA programs help online students tailor their business educations to fit their existing positions.
The M.S. in Business is a research-oriented degree. Students frequently choose this degree when they ultimately want to go on to a Ph.D. in business in order to research and teach at the university level.
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Education (MEd; MAT; MSEd)
At least 28 percent of the students pursuing master's degrees focus on education. The Master of Education degree is a generalist degree that includes educational psychology and theories of education. Like the MBA, the MEd degree has specializations. The MEd in Corporate Training or E-Learning goes hand in hand with online study and a technology oriented teaching career.
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) prepares the graduate to teach a specific subject at a specific level, middle school or high school. The MAT is more hands-on, often including practice teaching or related classroom experiences.
The MSEd degree is for those who want to work in administration. It's a popular degree with teachers who are ready to transition from the classroom to the principal's office.
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Other Master's Degrees (MSW; MLS; MPH)
The remaining 24 percent of master's degrees are granted in fields such as social work (MSW) or library science (MLS). Master's degrees in nursing and the health professions are available for medical practitioners and medical administrators as well. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is for health professionals.
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