I might be getting a different job at the place that I work at which would make me have to relocate to a different state. Right now I am pursuing a associates degree at a community college. I have 42 credits. Here are the questions that I have.
1. If I transfer to another community college will the other community college award me with and associates degree even through I am almost done with the current college that I am attending?
2 Or is it better to transfer to a four year college and get a bachelors degree?
2007-04-17 05:39:27 · 5 answers · asked by sb0983 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You need to check with the college where you are transferring to determine which of your credits will be transferrable and what additional requirements you need to fulfill.
2007-04-17 05:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by leaptad 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you're planning on getting a bachelor's degree right after your associate's, I would suggest you skip the whole associate's degree and transfer straight into a university b/c it'll be easier to go ahead and finish your requirements for a degree. I have no problems with community colleges, but a few of my friends and I ended up taking a few classes that we didn't even need b/c they were required at the community college but not at the university we later transferred to.
2007-04-17 12:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by shanna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do need to check with your prospective community college. Most colleges require you to complete a certain number of credits on campus. And since you'll be in a different state, with a different cc system, some of your credits may not transfer.
Make a phone call now to the cc closest to your new location, and arrange to send them an unofficial copy of your transcripts. Then speak with someone in admissions - make sure they have your transcripts in hand, so they can give you proper advice.
As you suspect, it may be easier to transfer into a bachelor's program. But you won't know that until you first talk to the cc.
2007-04-17 13:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by RoaringMice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Transfer to a four year college. The AA means very little. To illustrate this -- compare someone with an AA to someone who leaves Harvard after two years with a 4.0. WHo has the better education? What do they call the Harvard guy (a dropout).
A BA or BS will help you much more than an AA -- get started on it now.
Good luck.
2007-04-17 14:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In this day and age, having at least a Bachelor's degree opens up a lot more opportunities.
2007-04-17 12:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by hardoon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋