Thursday, October 11, 2007

Associate Degree

An Associate Degree is usually the first step to a Bachelors Degree or to employment in a particular field. Employment opportunities for individuals with an Associate Degree will be dependent upon their field of study but can include a legal secretary, dental hygienist, veterinary technician and more. Individuals who earn an Associate Degree will find that a whole new world of job opportunities open up to them. According to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics a worker’s earnings increase as their education rises.

You can receive your Associate Degree at a community or junior college -- or by enrolling in an online college or university. Many people prefer to obtain their Associate Degrees online or through a community or junior college because it is less expensive and more personalized.

An Associate Degree is a degree which can be earned in two years if you are doing the coursework school full time. The coursework you will be required to take to get an Associates Degree will be general. For instance, you will be required to take college level mathematics, sciences, humanities, etc., in addition to courses in your field of study.

Have you always dreamed of getting your degree but you are leery of going to a brick and mortar facility? If so, you are not alone. Many people choose to forgo the task of physically attending college and do all of their coursework in the privacy of their own homes. If you chose to pursue an online Associates Degree you should make sure the college or university is accredited. Not only will your courses transfer if you decide to go to a four year university, but your degree will be recognized and acknowledged by future employers.


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