Degree Information

What is an Associate Degree?

The Associate Degree is granted upon completion of a program of at least two, but less than four years of college work. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are conferred upon students who successfully complete programs designed for transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution. The Associate Degree requires completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours, exclusive of physical education activity courses or military science courses, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (a "C" average).

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What is a Bachelor's Degree?

These degrees are the basic undergraduate degrees offered by four-year colleges and universities, depending upon the required program of study. An Arts Degree requires that a portion of the study be devoted to the arts such as languages, literature, music, etc., while a Science Degree requires more mathematics and science curriculum.

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What is a Master's Degree?

An academic degree conferred by a college or university upon those who complete at least one year of prescribed study beyond the bachelor's degree.

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What is an Doctorate Degree?

The doctorate (Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy or Ed.D. - Doctor of Education) is the highest degree awarded in the US. Doctoral programs require course work, comprehensive examinations, original research, and a dissertation. A minimum of three years of study is generally required beyond the master's level. Few students, however, complete the doctoral degree in three years because of these exacting requirements.

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