Associate's degree vs. transferring to university

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I'm really confused about college degrees and transferring. I'm currently two semesters away from an associate's degree at community college. If I attend university following, I will need to attend for four years still, correct? Wouldn't I just be re-taking all of my generals if I'm starting over? Or would I only need to take the two+ years or so worth of degree-based courses?

I'd like to get both degrees, especially so I at least have the associate's to fall back on and have to my name in the meantime. I'd especially like to somehow get a master's degree. I'm already 25, I'm broke, single, live in an apartment, and my car isn't in great shape. Another 4 years just seems unattainable right now. Please give me some insight.

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  • cogitoergosum
    7 years ago

    No, continuing to get your Bachelors is not starting over. Your credits will likely transfer. Go for the Bachelors- an associate's degree is meaningless. Check out professional job postings- the great majority (if not all...) ask for a bachelor's - MINIMUM.

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    • Stryk3istrukuout
      7 years ago

      This is where I'm confused. Isn't an associate's degree courseload simply equivalent to your following four-year major's general studies classes? What is the gap between finishing your associate's and just transferring, on average? A full semester?

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  • Stryk3istrukuout
    7 years ago

    You guys are like so analyzing this. I'm just asking, in simplest terms, assume that credits transfer...if one graduates with an associate's degree, would he theoretically only take two years at university or is it basically starting over and going for another set of four years as the usual

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  • mysistersshadow
    7 years ago

    Depends on if the credits will transfer.

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  • BeamDiamond
    7 years ago

    I think it depends on the university.. If it allows it than sure. Yes if they are compatible with their system. You have to check that with them.

    I hope, despite you're living conditions, you're not wasting your time doing this for money purposes because it can fall back o YOU not the other way around. I think you have to believe you are a human being who actually has something to offer to yourself and stop assuming a certain big money making degree can save you if I'm correct?

    Please let this not be the case. I been in this position before if not similar and I wouldn't go through the this route again.

    But if you don't mind me asking, what degree are you trying to obtain at this time?

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    • Stryk3istrukuout
      7 years ago

      And I have been poor most of my life. I see everyone my age traveling and buying houses. I want to be able to see some of the world, too, and be happy.

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      • BeamDiamond
        7 years ago

        Oh and never worry about age. Age is another social construction . It means nothing when it comes to stuff like this. Only through legal things it does but definitely not life.

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      • BeamDiamond
        7 years ago

        I understand... I used to think that way till I realized that was overrated for me. You always have that opportunity.

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    • Stryk3istrukuout
      7 years ago

      I don't want to be filthy rich and abandon myself if that's what you mean, but I do want to be able to live comfortably and have some security. I've just thought over and over about what would suit me and I keep coming back to social worker/psychologist simply because I think psychologically. Unfortunately, you need a master's degree to be a reputable psychologist.

      My associate's degree is an AA. I wanted to be an archivist at the time of deciding upon that, thinking it would be pretty good pay, interesting, and somewhat low stress. I had an "archival science" internship fall in my lap a few years ago, which was basically just filing records in a stacks house of millions of military records. I turned out to be the best in the building. Then, again, last October a job as a document management specialist fell into my lap and I did very well with limited resources before quitting.

      Organization seems to be a forte of mine. It's not necessarily just finances. I'm incredibly capable and I feel like it's my duty to not settle. I just have a really hard time seeing myself from the perspective of others despite almost always being able to help everyone else. Almost everyone around me sees how much I have to offer, it doesn't really make sense. I'm even a pretty good looking guy.

      Though those jobs were good opportunities, ultimately I felt without a degree I have nothing to fall back on. I don't want to work myself to death for some company and hope for a dollar raise after five years. I feel I should be in control of my future and where I'm headed at all times because relying on someone else is foolish.

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      • BeamDiamond
        7 years ago

        Hmm. I see. Well, it sounds you're already on the right track. I agree. Don't ever settle. I would suggest honestly going to the community college if you have some core/ degree-related classes to take. I wouldn't waste time with the 4 year college now because that is a big jump but if you have to, you have to.Save up money as usual.

        You have to see what you value the most at this time and figure how that goes into play with the decision you made in the future. Keep your contacts with people and certain organizations that need help with psychology/social work activities and you won't have to worry about that. Smiles.

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