| Students who are seeking undergraduate studies will | | | | this level of college education will suffice for many |
| usually begin their college education by finding top | | | | students who simply wish to enter the work force |
| associate degree programs. Many colleges and | | | | directly after graduation. However, the associate |
| vocational schools offer associate degrees in a variety | | | | degree is most often sought as a launching platform to |
| of subjects that take about two years to complete. | | | | the next level, a Bachelor degree program. Credits |
| Associate degrees offer a flexible platform for quick | | | | may be earned in at community colleges or vocational |
| entry into many professions. Community colleges, | | | | schools and transferred to another school or college |
| vocational schools and trade schools will offer the | | | | after graduation. |
| associate's in a number of subjects, from aeronautics | | | | As many working adults are also entering the college |
| to x-ray technician and beyond. The usual prerequisite | | | | arena, there is a growing demand for online degree |
| for enrollment in undergraduate degree programs is a | | | | programs. You can find hundreds of vocational schools |
| high school diploma or GED. This is not always the | | | | and colleges offering associate degrees online, and |
| case, however; some schools will look more favorably | | | | they offer some very good degree programs to |
| on those with a high grade point average, and some | | | | choose from. Tuition varies, but students may apply for |
| colleges will accept relevant work experience in lieu of | | | | financial aid, state funding, grants or other financial |
| a diploma to qualify the student for entry. | | | | assistance from most good schools. |
| Associate degrees are generally comprised of | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, courses and |
| (AS). These undergraduate degree programs are | | | | or services associated with ANY ONE particular |
| course specific and may only touch briefly on a variety | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised on our website. |
| of in-depth subtopics; therefore, individuals may opt to | | | | Copyright 2008 - All rights reserved by Media Positive |
| take a double major combining two subjects to | | | | Communications, Inc. |
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| Information Technology and Health Care, etc. You can | | | | To learn how you can enroll in one of the top |
| discuss your aspirations with college admissions | | | | Associate degree programs in the US or Canada, look |
| administrators to get a good grasp of the level of | | | | for colleges and vocational schools on our website, |
| education you will need to achieve your goals. | | | | and contact as many as you like to request more |
| Associate degrees will satisfy many employers, and | | | | information. |