Degree Types

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​What KInd Of Degree do you Need?

A diploma is what you will receive after you graduate high school. But what about after that? What kind of degree do you need? That all depends on what kind of career you want to explore.

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We are going to explore the different degree types, so that when we explore different careers you will understand what is needed for them.

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Students pursuing higher education have a world of options to choose from, from credentials such as badges and certificates to a range of college degree levels. Regardless of the path students choose, experts see a need for professional career training.

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Do you have an idea of what you what to do as an adult?

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While not every job requires a degree, a college diploma is a must-have for others. Some professions demand further academic pursuits, requiring multiple degrees in the field. Alternatively, college certificate programs also offer students a chance to learn a skill set. And some certificates are designed to be built upon, with those credits applicable to an eventual degree

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An associate degree is often an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or an Associate of Science (A.S.). A degree earned in a professional program is often called an Associate of Applied Science, or A.A.S., though sometimes the name reflects the specific field of study, such as an Associate of Engineering.

An associate degree is designed to take two years for a full-time student to complete, requiring 60 credit hours or more, depending on the program. Associate degrees are typically offered at community colleges and some universities. After completion, graduates often enter the workforce or pursue a bachelor's degree.

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How many credit hours are typically needed for an Associates Degree?

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A bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, which adds up to an expected four years for a full-time student, though that length can vary by program. Bachelor's degrees can be earned at four-year institutions and a small number of community colleges that have added baccalaureate programs in recent years.

Schools offer Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and other specialty designations.

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​Bachelor's Degree

A B.A. degree reflects the liberal arts tradition guiding many colleges, emphasizing philosophy, literature, history, social sciences, art and foreign language study. While a B.A. isn't devoid of math and science, it doesn't have the same emphasis on these subjects as a B.S.

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Depending on the structure of the program, a B.S. may require more classes focused on a chosen major as opposed to a B.A. degree that offers more avenues to explore other topics.

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​​Fine Arts

​A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a standard undergraduate degree for students for pursuing a professional education in the visual, fine or performing arts such as music or dance.

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Which is NOT a type of Bachelors degree?

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• Fine Arts

A master's degree follows a bachelor's degree for many continuing their postsecondary education.

Credit hour requirements for a master's degree can vary based on the graduate school program. Typically it requires 30 or more credit hours, spread across an average of two years of full-time study, to complete a master's degree. A final project or graduate thesis also may be required.

Common degrees include the Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA).

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How many years does a Masters Degree usually take to get with fulltime study?

A doctorate degree is the highest traditional academic degree. Earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) can be a long endeavor, taking anywhere from three to 10 years of study. Doctoral candidates also are commonly expected to conduct research and write a dissertation as part of their degree programs. Doctoral programs often require a minimum of around 60 credit hours.

Doctoral degrees are among the most difficult to earn, with more than 40% of students not completing Ph.D. programs within 10 years.

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Separate from the Ph.D., there are professional degree programs for aspiring doctors and lawyers.

Prospective physicians attend medical school to earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or similar degree, such as Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). Others interested in medicine earn degrees specific to their fields, such as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) and similar endorsements in their areas of study.

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