2006-10-28 05:39:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You do not need to get an associates degree first. The advantage of getting an associates degree first, is that after 2 years, you can get an entry level job in that field while you are pursuing you bachelor's degree. When you do graduate with the 4 year degree, you will already have 2 years of work history in that field. The down side of getting an associates first, is that a lot of people just stop going to school because they get a job and just give up getting the 4 year degree. In some instances, it's easier to get into a 4 year program if you have the 2 years done, check with your state university on that (this is expecially true if the program you're entering is very competitive). Good luck!
2006-10-28 05:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. A bachelors is four years, an associates is two, generally. Some people get an associates first because it is less expensive and quicker. Some vocational jobs only require or expect an associates degree (mechanics, some types of engineering, plumbing, etc.) In those jobs, you use your associates degree to get job experience which is often more important.
Other careers wont even acknowledge an associates degree. It may still be an option though if you want to start taking classes but cant get in or afford a 4 year college or university. Most 4 years colleges don't even offer 2 year programs.
2006-10-28 05:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by M G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Associates degrees are usually only given in 2-year community colleges because they don't have the option of a bachelors. Most 4-year schools offer only bachelors degrees and skip the associates step.
2006-10-28 05:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by mrmatt1476 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not have to get an AAS, AS or AA before getting a BS or BA. For the most part two of the three types of associate degrees, and it excapes me exactly which two, are acquired for the sole purpose of going directly into a field of employment, like specialty degrees. The other is used for the sole purpose of going on to a higher degree. You can also bypass the associates and go straight to a Bachelors.
2006-10-28 05:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are all correct. you dont need an aa to get a ba. what i will tell you is that most people start out at community college, which is fine, but that community college, jc, will try and keep you there for as long as possible. they might tell you that you need a lot of coursework that you do not need.
my advice, go to the university that you plan on attending, they have advisers/counselors that will see you even if you are not a student. you tell them the degree you are interested in and they can actually hand you a paper that give you all the classes you can take at the jc level to get you on track to your ba the fastest way possible. it is worth the time and effort. unless of course you are going somewhere far away from your jc, in which case i would contact them by email or phone. either way, they can help you NOT take a lot of unnecessary stuff!
2006-10-28 05:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by afterflakes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go straight to a bachelor's degree as long as the school that you are attenting offers it or will accept credits from another school towards it.
2006-10-28 05:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by ilysemk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go straight to Bachelor's. The college will tell you what is required to earn your degree.
2006-10-28 05:42:45 · answer #7 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋