学术事务

副学士学位是两年制的大学学位. 学生 who pursue this type of degree full-time can complete a program in as little as two years. 的re are two-year associate programs designed specifically for the workforce and those that are designed for academic transfer to a four-year university.

副学士学位有三种类型:

1. 文学副学士(AA): An associate of arts (AA) degree is a two-year degree that transfers into a four-yea文学士(BA)学位.
   
   
2. 副学士(AS): An associate of science (AS) degree is a two-year degree that transfers into a four-year, 理学学士(BS)学位.
   
   
3. 应用科学副学士: 的 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a two-year designed for immediate employment, 在完成.
   
   
   • Most AAS degree programs require students to choose an area of emphasis or specialty early on in the program, so students are adequately prepared for entry-level career positions within a specific business or industry area 在完成.
     
     
   • Some AAS courses are not granted transfer equivalency credit, nor will they fulfill the general education requirements of a bachelor’s degree program.
     
     
   • AAS有更多的“应用”或“实践”课程要求, which means they are more practical in nature and are generally more focused on a specific career or vocational field.

Certificate programs provide a credential that is applicable for a certain type of job. Typically, certificate programs take a few months to complete. Earning a certificate allows you to keep your skills up-to-date and continue your education throughout your career.

• If you are a worker who wants to gain some practical skills to earn more money, getting a certificate can help you earn a promotion or switch to a more rewarding career.
• It is possible to get your certificate while keeping your current job.
• 证书课程是快节奏的职业培训, 通常持续几周到一年.

A certificate shows an employer that you are dedicated to staying on top of your industry's latest technologies and practices. 例如, 计算机程序员可以获得数据库管理, 信息系统, or computer systems 安全 certificates to increase their skills set and their potential earning power.

Certificates can help you get a job in most technical careers, 包括:气候控制(HVAC), 电气技术人员, 焊机, 机械师, 货车驾驶, 和重型设备机器操作员.

When deciding what kind of degree you may need, there are a few questions to consider.

• 你在找什么样的工作?
• Whatdegree requirements are needed for entry-level jobs in that field?
• Is it a job that requires more science and math-based skills, 或者更多与人文相关的资格证书?
• 的 U.S. 美国劳工统计局职业前景手册 is an excellent source for those trying to determine what degree or credential is needed for the career you may be interested in pursuing.

当你……

• 已经上过大学了, 但少于60个学期学分或90个季度学分, and would like to add to your old credits quickly to earn a formal degree.
• Already have about 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of previous college and would like to find a college to quickly consolidate these credits into an associate degree.
• Know you are seeking jobs with associate degree requirements.
• Have no college experience but are certain you want to earn a full-fledged degree as quickly and cost effectively as possible.

威尼斯人博彩 District Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) credits transfer to a variety four-year universities. Blinn also has articulation agreements with many Texas four-year universities. 的se articulation agreements align Blinn’s courses to the four-year university courses to ensure easy transfer into Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs at four-year universities across the state.