Well, It Depends on What You're Chasing!Arghhhh! It is that time of the year where I am processing a billion degree audits for graduation. And it still amazes me --- the number of students who apply for graduation and do not know the name of the degree they are completing.
The confusion seems to exist between the Associate of Arts (AA) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Allow me to quickly tell you the difference: The AA degree is designed to transfer to a four-year institution. The AAS degree is NOT. (See how quick that was? Ok, there are few more details that are needed – but that’s basically it.)
Which Degree to Chase . . .Want to transfer to a four-year college or university? Choose the Associate of Arts degree. Don't let the word 'arts' scare you. You are not getting a degree in art.
- With an AA degree, you have basically completed the first two years at a four-year institution.
- You can complete many of the 100 and 200 level courses for your major with the AA degree.
- Check out our list of career-technical programs.
- Portions of the AAS degree may transfer to a four-year institution, but you need to check with the transfer institution.
So What's the Point? As my pointers like to remind me, the path they choose depends on what they are chasing.
- Grass = rabbits, squirrels, old bones
- Water = ducks, geese, random logs
Your chosen degree will depend upon what you're chasing.
Below are some resources that you may find helpful:
SCC does offer certificate and Associate of Science degrees - for more information regarding these degrees please visit SCC's website.
Are there guidelines for not having to take the capstone for the AA degree?
ReplyDeleteIf students transfer in 15 or more GEN ED hours,they are exempt from taking the capstone...so if you took every P.E. course under the sun (like I did) you would still have to take the capstone under the Associates of Arts degree plan.
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