Is an associates degree useful? What's the point?

Question

Besides getting and a.a. degree in a technical field is it really worth it to get it in anything? Couldn't you just go to a four year institution and take the time to get a B.A.? Or even take the classes at a community college and transfer them w/o getting the A.A.?

I grew up in an area without junior colleges and the like and knew hardly anyone with an A.A. degree so I never saw the point in getting one.

My in-laws are immigrants and think the A.A. actually means something great. I have no way to explain to them they are mistaken. I went straight for a four year degree and they don't understand how I didn't get an A.A. first. I saw absolutely no need. Am I alone in this thinking?

Also, what are the prospects for a cousin-in-law getting a good job with an A.A. in broadcasting? Is that considered a technical field?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks, I thought it was considered technical.

Any education CAN be good but have you ever heard that, "A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing?"
And why do I get looked down on for having more?

Kitchen Diva- I didn't think you were, that was more a commentary on my in-laws. lol
I gave you a thumbs up!

draddkmd, um, No, they aren't talking about continuing education. Plus, what is the Senior Secondary Examination? Are you from the UK?

Answer 1

Associates are useful. Consider this associates can be earned in 2 years times, they are useful for people already in a career field that never went to a four year university. Its a way for someone who already has real life experience in the work place to improve their education. Many employers in fact help pay for their students to attend a associates program because it improves the quality of their work.

I will give my husband as an example. After high school my husband joined the Navy. Such began his work experience, when most people would go to college (2 year or 4 year and not have work experience yet, which is fine mind you). Then we got married, shortly before he got out of the service. During his time in the service he received tons of education and certificates in many technical areas. Most of which transferred as at least elective credits to our local community college. He served 3 years. Then he went to work in the same field on a military base as a civilian. He has been here for almost 5 years now. He is also now in college and will receive is Associates next semester. So he now has 8 years of work experience and an Associates. Employers yes look at what type of a degree you have, and he will transfer to get a four year degree after this. But employers also look for someone with experience.

Associates are very useful especially for people whom have situations that prevented them from attending a 4 year degree and for professionals.

ANY EDUCATION IS GOOD.


As for me also as an example. Im now attending a 2 year degree program. After highschool I got married. I couldnt afford to go to a 4 year university after highschool, nor did I have decent grades or the desire at the time to even attend a university. I graduated 6 years ago from highschool. I just started taking full time classes towards an associates in the business field. The way I see it, I am improving myself, and doing something I never thought I would do by going to college no matter if its for 2 years or 4 years.


EDIT:

I hope you dont think im looking down on you. Because im not I think its great that you have a 4 year degree. I want to have one someday and so does my husband.

My point is its just not feasible for everyone. For one reason or another and a 2 year associates is a great alternative to that.

Okay lol. I think the part of your in laws. Is just different cultures. Not even that, different opprotunities. My dad never had the opprotunity to go to college. I called him tuesday before my first class, and he started crying. See to him college was never obtainable, and he never thought it would be for me. So even though i was just going off to some low level math class it was a proud day for him. Now he is even going to go try to take some classes.

Answer 2

In many cases an AA degree can be useful, as long as you choose your study wisely. Getting an AA degree in something like general studies would not be useful if you plan to stop with your education after graduation. However a degree in a field such as communications or a specfic trade would be more beneficial in the long run.

I received an AA and transferred my credits over to a University. Therefore I only spent 2 years at a University at half the cost of getting a full education there.

Either way you are more of a asset to a company if you have some sort of schooling. It shows future employers that you are dedicated to improving your life and you lifestyle by advancing in education.

I would suggest however that if you have the means, to continue your education, whether that be extending you AA degree or going forward to get a BA or BS.

Answer 3

The main reason why most people get an AA is to be able to transfer to a four year college. They may do it because they can't afford to go away for the full four years, or because they are unable to get into a good four year college, and feel that two years in a community college will help to prepare them.

An AA is certainly better than just having a high school education. But if you think about it, it doesn't mean that much. After all, someone who goes to Harvard for two years, gets straight As and then quits school will have a much better education than someone with an AA -- but he is called a College Dropout.

Answer 4

What your in-laws must be referring to A.A course is the pre-university course before degree which is a Senior Secondary Examination in some chosen discipline. If you have passed the same you can tell your in-laws that your course is equivalent to A.A.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

broadcasting tv/radio is considered technical. and I think that even if they went to school to get their A.A. reguardless the course atleast they went to school and they have a degree.

Answer 7

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