Associates Degrees:

(2 yr. Degree)

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Usually 60 (SH) units (L.L.), which usually requires a foreign Language.

Associate of Science (A.S.)

Usually 60 (SH) units (L.L.), which generally requires less Arts and more Sciences, and has no foreign Language requirement.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Usually 60 (SH) units (L.L.), which are mostly professional in nature, like Electronics Technician, Machinery Technician, etc.

Bachelor's Degrees:

(4 yr. Degree)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Usually 120 (SH) units (L.L. and U.L.), predominately Arts and Sciences with a foreign language requirement, such as degrees in Mathematics, Literature, Theology, etc.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Usually 120 (SH) units (L.L. and U.L.) Less Arts and Sciences with no foreign language requirement, such as degrees in Business, Aeronautics, Communications, etc.

Master's Degrees:

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Graduate Level Studies in Arts and Sciences such as History, Biology, Mathematics, etc. Thesis Project required in most cases.

Master of Science (M.S.)

Graduate Level Studies in professional areas such as Accounting, Marketing, etc. Thesis required in most cases.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Graduate Level studies in Business related areas such as Human Resource Management, Organization Development, E-Commerce, etc.

Lower Level (L.L.)

Associates Level Courses

Courses that range from basic to intermediate level, such as English 101, Introductory Algebra 1a, etc.

Upper Level (U.L.)

Bachelors Level Courses

Courses that range from intermediate to advanced levels, such as Abnormal Psychology 401, Calculus, Organization Behavior.

Credit Hours

Semester Hours (SH)

Most schools run under the Semester System. This is how the school grants credit for course completion. A normal course is usually worth 3 credit hours.

Quarter Hours (QH)

Some schools run under the Quarter System. This has no effect on the quality of the courses, or the cost. It is simply a different means of measuring credits. To figure your credits if you plan to transfer from a Quarter system to a Semester system school, you generally divide your Quarter credits by 1.5.

Fees

Tuition and Lab

The cost associated directly with the course being taken.

Administrative, Transcript, Evaluation, Etc

These Fees are general to college enrollment. They are not usually covered by Military Tuition Assistance Programs.

Evaluation

When you begin the enrollment process, most schools will conduct an evaluation of your existing college credits to determine how many of your courses or Military experience credits will transfer to your new school.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is any form of grant or loan that is paid directly to the college. This includes Stafford Loans, Perkins Loans, Pell Grants, and Military Tuition Assistance. However MGIB is not considered Financial Aid (because it is paid to you not the school).

Registrar's Office

The College Administration office that normally handles your VA/MGIB paperwork.

Distance Learning

Distance Learning is any form of education that does not require classroom attendance, Online, Video Tapes, Correspondence, Etc.

Degree Program

The list of courses or modules that are required to earn a specific degree.

Residency requirement

The number of credits a student must earn directly from the school (not by transfer), to earn a degree from that school. Example: Northern Eel River Community College may require you to take a minimum of 30 credits from them to earn a diploma.

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