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Types of College Degrees
Associate Degree Awarded after
completing 60 semester units of study, including major, district, and
general education requirements. The degree awarded by community colleges
and other "two year" schools. Can be in arts (A.A.) or
sciences (A.S.). Most universities do not require that you earn
an Associate Degree prior to transfer. Master
Degree Awarded after completing 30 to 60 semester units
of study in a particular field beyond what is required for a bachelor
degree. Examples include Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Arts
(M.A.), and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). Almost all
universities require the completion of a Bachelor Degree before
beginning work on a Master Degree.
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Bachelor Degree
Awarded after completing at least 120
semester units of study, including major, general education, graduation
requirement, and elective courses. The basic degree awarded by
"four-year" colleges and universities. Units earned in
community college count toward a Bachelor Degree if they are
transferable. Usually earned in arts (B.A.) or sciences (B.S.). Doctor
Degree Awarded after completing several years of
advanced study, research, and practice in a particular field, usually
beyond what is required for the Master Degree. Examples include Doctor
of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Dental
Surgery (D.D.S.), and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). Almost all
universities require the completion of at least a Bachelor Degree before
beginning work on a Doctor Degree.
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