| "> | | | | of study. There are two main types of |
| An Associate's degree is an academic degree that is | | | | associateâs degrees: Those that prepare |
| usually awarded through community colleges, junior | | | | you for your professional degree and those that you |
| colleges and some four-year colleges and universities. | | | | can use to earn your four-year degree as transfer |
| To get an associates degree at most colleges, you | | | | courses. The second type helps you work toward |
| need to at least 60 undergraduate credit hours. | | | | your general education (Gen. Ed.) courses or |
| On average, if you take classes full-time, you can | | | | foundational coursework. Typically, programs are |
| earn your associates degrees in about two-years. | | | | made up of general education requirements, major |
| However, part-time students enjoy are quite flexible | | | | requirements, and electives. Full time study is equal to |
| with online classes and have a broad selection of | | | | 4 semesters or 15 semester credit hours. |
| classes that they require to complete their program | | | | |