Can some explain COLLEGE to me, im clueless?

Question

Im having a tough time understanding.

Four years of college, so what degrees can be earned in during that time? BS, BA???

If someone plans on getting a PhD, is there a need for a matser's?

If you have 2 majors do you still have to get a minor?

help1!!!!

Answer 1

1) In four years of college you might earn a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Architecture, etc....

The 'bachelor' part means it's a degree of about 120 semester hours length (sometimes more, rarely less). 120 semester hours is about 40 courses (3 hours per course average). The typical time to complete 40 courses is 4 years, but some people do it faster and some slower.

2) If you plan to get a PhD, you can very often be accepted directly into the PhD without getting the master's first. In this case, you'd still do all of the coursework of the master's (and may be awarded the master's on the way) but would be admitted to and working toward the PhD. The number of classes beyond the bachelor's degree remains essentially the same either way. Some people get their master's in slightly (or even very) different field than their doctorate.

3) Some programs require a minor, some don't. Usually, if you have a double major, one major will waive the minor because all of the requirements for a minor will have been met with that major. People doing a double major rarely finish both majors in four years unless they are very closely related and overlap requirements, be prepared for that possibility.

Answer 2

The BS stands for Bachelors of Science those are subjects that are more defined ex Business, Communications. BA is Bachelors of Arts like Music. Whatever major you choose is assigned to a category BS or BA so that really doens't make a difference in your education.

Yes you need a BS or BA then a Master's then PhD.

I'm not sure how it works with 2 majors and a minor. You would have to check with the college you go to.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

You can earn a
BSW-Bachelor of Social Work
BS-Bachelor of Science
BA-Bachelor of Arts
If you have two majors you still have to declare a minor...it is a simple thing since the classes that got you your declared major will be the classes to use for your minor
I have a dual BA in Psychology and Sociology and a minor in Cultural Anthropology
I have a Masters in Social Work and yes you have to have a Masters to achieve a PhD...
I was a candidate for a PhD...and just because you do the work does not guarantee the PhD...your dissertation has to be defended before a panel of experts...

Answer 4

A BS is a Bachelor's degree (4 year degree). A Master's usually takes aother 2 years...and only after that can you get a Doctorate (PhD). Some Bacheror's degrees require a minor (mine did not--music education).

Answer 5

Four years of college gets you your bachelors degree. Yes there is a need for masters. If you have 2 majors you still get to have a minor. Im doubling in Bio and Chem and minoring in marketing.

Answer 6

its like this

as long as you can borrow enough money to stay

typically it takes four years to get a BA or BS

I did it in two, I was smart,

I regret it though, take longer and enjot it and do well and spend time with friends, make sure to find a boyfriend or girlfriend, to practice with , if no other reason, mostly other college kids are gonna be safe and disease free

anyway, to have 2 majors could take an extra year

usually like 1 to 3 more years for a Masters

usualy like 5 or 6 more for PHD

then if you still Like it get some post docs

Answer 7

Some faculties have different requirements to get into. in four years, you'll probably get a bachelor degree. Different faculties offers different majors. These are all undergraduate degrees. Masters and PhD are graduate programs. Once you decided on what programs or what area of field you want to study in, go to their office, they will give you a break down of programs and classes, and what you need to graduate with.

Answer 8

It depends on what you want to study....for example, you can get a bachelor degree in biology or chemistry and make a lot more money than with a psychology degree. It also depends on whether you want money or satisfaction out of your career. There's no way to answer this question without knowing what you want to study.

Answer 9

4 = BA

Answer 10

Thats a good question.. im in that same postion