Is an associates degree enough to get a decent carrer?
813377
From a degreed HR persons point of view, an associates is barely worth the paper it is printed on.\n\nYou would be better off earning the credit hours but transfering to a 4 year school and listing the 4 year school with "pursuing Bachelors" even if you take 20 years.
834868
Absolutely yes...if you have the drive and ambition. My former wife has taken part-time classes for over 10 years and now holds a Bachelor's and a Masters. ALL done with only 1-2 classes per semester. Now she is glad she continued with it even though it took awhile. She now makes over 6 figures instead of being a teller at a bank.
32038
If you are going to get a bachelors degree in photography, do you have to have a minor as well? I would think that you might want to consider minoring in business management (if you want to own or manage a store) or in animal science (you could learn about basic animal care, etc). \n\nAnother thing to consider is going to a community college or vocational program in animal science or veterinary science. That would give you the background in animal care. Some of these programs also give you some background in business management. The nice thing about community college programs is that they are often available part-time and at night, so if you are working as a photographer you can continue your education conveniently and at reasonable cost. I think if you look at small animal care programs that this is what you would find relevent and interesting.\n\nHere are examples of a two year program in small animal care:\nhttp://www.unh.edu/undergrad-catalog/0405/webtsas.html\n\nhttp://campus.devalcol.edu/smallanimal/index.htm\n\nThere are vocational schools that are private and offer non-degree programs in animal care. They are worth checking out, but I caution you to be very careful with reviewing the courses as there is less oversight of these programs and there isn't necessarily a national standard of coursework.
219907
It's true.  Associates degrees don't get you anywhere except maybe an internship.  I have an Assoc. in Education, and I couldn't even get a job as an aide in a daycare.
21519
So you're looking for a goog job, ehh? Well, goog luck! Mayhaps a google job would be better! In which case, anything liberal would be greeted with open arms! \nHonestly tho, why stop with the Associates degree? Better to go for the Bachelors degree since more employers tend to look for that than an Associates anymore. Of course, any college degree is helpful and any college degree with experience in the related field is preferred.
1112887
That would vary widely based on where you are, and what type of organization you work for (private vs. public hospital, insurance company, etc.)  Also, with an associate degree, you're not going to get far, you'll eventually need a bachelor's or even higher.
1019146
My sister had the same question when she was taking classes at community college.  She planned to get an accelerated BS at Redlands and wasn't sure if she should take a couple of extra classes to get her Associates Degree.  I reminded her that our mother had not finished college when she got married.  Since you never know what the future will bring, I think it is best, since you are so close to getting the Associates when you are working toward your Bachelors, to get it just in case your education gets interrupted.  It would be a shame to be only a couple of classes from having a degree, which could translate into more income, until your education could be resumed.  Also, probably best to go for Masters before PhD, as each step helps increase your income in whatever field you choose.
999458
Its not as hard as you may think! A BS in Psych. is a great degree to have. Yes, although general, its essential in understanding the human psyche. Doctors and nurses, social service workers, all are required to have classes in psychology. So, to answer your question, the decision is based on what field she's interested in, i.e. law enforcement, litigation, maybe a private investigator or forensics. All of these have different paths. There are many online accredited colleges that offer degrees to help her get there, and there are counselors to help guide her. Also, with your situation, she will most likely qualify for financial aid. There are also grants and scholarships she should look into, provided she's a "C+" student or better. People have a tendency to make excuses for themselves when they're not going where they want to. I'm a mother of two small children, married twice, and I am now a med. student at UNC, with a BS in Psychology. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to!
693516
Yes many police department will see this as a plus.\n\nMost of the better departments will require a college degree. To get into the FBI you will have to have one. FBI would rather see an accounting degree, computer programing and simular degrees.\n\nEven within police departments, many are looking more at mangement degrees over criminal justice degrees,  but a degree for any advancement and gettinghired in a good department is almost a must.
178831
I'm taking some computer classes at a Dallas Community College this semester that offers Associate Degrees in lots of fields. You can check out this link to their site then click on course catalog that lists the degree plans, all the courses and the requirements for each course.\nhttp://www.elcentrocollege.dcccd.edu  or try direct catalog link http://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/cattoc.cfm?loc=5
809299
I got my associates degree from a community college. I had classes there where even during the day classes I had people that were age 16-54 and everything inbetween. Let me encourage you to at least get an associates degree, because almost all places of work, where you can advance past an entry level position require some sort of degree. Best of luck to you. \n(Another way to look at it, you are older, but have more life experience and therefore have an advantage.)
530456
That depends on the type of job you are looking at. But a BS will always help you to land a better job, only having a "certificate in database administration" will be good only for a operator job, not the job of a real DBA, well not straightaway at least.
778221
It depends on what your associates degree is for and where you are living. I have an associates of applied science (paralegal) and it is a tough job market out there, just being out of school, with no real hands on experience. If your looking to get an associates degree I would highly reccomend something basic, like; accounting, business management, or medical transcription.
198894
Get the Associate's... that way you will have a more rounded educations AND more transfer credit's if you choose to continue college later on... believe it or not, even those courses you take that seem to have nothing to do with being a Medical Office Assistant will help you in the long run!
1094527
Any type of degree or certification improves your chances over those who don't have it.  An AA is also a good stepping stone to a Bachelor's...and sounds like it's a good short-term goal for you.  As an individual who has to hire people periodically, if an individual is over 25 and doesn't have a degree or certification of any sort, I put their resume aside.  I worked full time, had a full time job, and helped support a household and still managed to find time to improve myself with education.  So, I expect the same of those who will work for me.
1106376
associates in science and AA is not a degree i dont think i think you are thinking AAS which is associates of applied science.
78333
I go to American Public University, very nice and reasonable prices ($750 a class, books are basically free if you send them back).  They have a wide range of Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees to choose from.  Take a good look at them, it fits very nice into my schedule.