Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Is a Bachelors Degree and a Associates Degree Similar?

Okay, I'm in 9th grade, and I know this is quite early but I already know what college I'm going to. Which is ITT Technical Institute. I wanted to step into the Criminal Justice Field and I don't understand the degree part. Do I have to have a certain degree to graduate from it? I went to some of the websites and it says that you have to either graduate (from ITT Tech) with a Bachelors Degree or a Associates Degree. Is it true?  Plus, one of my long-term goals were to graduate from high school with a Scholarship, and I'm wondering if I could get in with just a scholarship. But is there like a requirement along with it? Like an essay, or an enrollment?

***Did you go, or went, to ITT Tech? If you did, can you please leave some comments, with advice. I would really appreciate it. And if you didn't, then can you please at least leave some advice? Thank-you, for stopping by to help me out. 
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  • Bri's Avatar
    Posted by Bri Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:31pm PDT

    Associates is a lesser degree which usually takes only about 2 years. Bachelors usually takes a 3 and a half to 4 years to earn. I really don't know anything about ITT Tech except for the commercials on TV, but I would highly advise you to go for the Bachelor's Degree. You are young, so you could easily finish your Bachelor's and possible pursue a Master's Degree (another 1-2 years after your Bachelor's is completed). Most companies prefer at least a Bachelor's, but a Master's is something that can definitely help you in the job market. You are only in 9th grade, so you have time to figure it out. Heck, I've been in college for 3 years and I'm still trying to figure it out. Good luck!

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  • Mauna's Avatar
    Posted by Mauna Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:22am PDT

    No! A.A. means you had dedicated and disciplined yourself for 2 years...A bachelors which pushes Masters types of classes shows you not only succeeded and passed these courses, but also shows that you dedicated and had self discipline for yourself in the amount of 4-5 years. And further to the rest of the higher Degrees....(which many those who do have the Masters, PhD, Doctorates yet have to prove they are actually worthy of having these degrees!).

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  • Tamara's Avatar
    Posted by Tamara Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:14pm PDT

    Associates is a lesser degree which usually takes only about 2 years. Bachelors usually takes a 3 and a half to 4 years to earn.

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  • GET ON MY LEVEL's Avatar
    Posted by GET ON MY LEVEL Wed Nov 4, 2009 5:24pm PST

    HELLO,

    HELL NO, THE PAY GOES HIGHER FOR THE Bachelors AND IF YOU CAN GET THE

    Associates YOU MIGHT AS WELL GO ALL THE WAY. GET ON YOUR GRIND NOW AND YOU WONT PAY FOR IT LATER.

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  • Sumyee's Avatar
    Posted by Sumyee Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:53pm PST

    Thanks! I really appreciated! :)

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