Pros and Cons: Four-year school vs. Two-year school?
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You have no problem getting your courses recognised.  Some 4-year schools do not recognise the courses taken in 2-year schools.\n\nIf, on the other hand, you find that studying is not the way for you, at least after a 2-year school you have a vocational qualification under your belt.
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There is also a widespread perception that community colleges aren't as good as 4-year schools.  Part of this is simply because community colleges tend to have open enrollment, while 4-year schools have selective admissions processes.  The larger number of older, non-traditional students may also factor into this somehow, or the fact that community colleges offer many trades programs (auto mechanics, HVAC, etc), which seem less prestigious and more blue-collar than white-collar.\n\nSo, while the local CC may not be as rigorous as Harvard, going there can be just as rewarding as going to a 4-year school.  Indeed, there can be some extra benefits for doing so even beyond the cost issue.  I took an intro to psychology course at the local CC my last year of high school.  It was a small class of about 35 students.  Compare that to the 4-year school I attended, where the intro to psych class was a huge lecture of 500+ students.
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Technical schools and 4-year colleges provide two different things. A technical school will give you a set of skills for a specific job or group of jobs (like computer technician or medical transcription) while a 4-year college will give you broader education with a concentration in one area (like business or english). Technical school curriculums generally last a year to two years so you'll get out and be ready to look for a job quickly.  Whether a technical school or 4-year college are better for you will depend on what you are looking for. If all you want are skills for a specific job and there is such a program available to you, a technical school might be best. If you are looking for a degree that will also give you a broad education and may not lock you into one specific job then a 4-year school might be better.
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A state university will get you a four year degree, which will open up better job opportunities.  There also tends to be a richer campus environment.\n\nA community college is better if you want to save some money while getting your general electives done, or if you just don't feel ready for college yet (socially or academic skills).
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It really depends on what you plan on doing.  If you are going to go into the field that you are being trained in at the vocational school then it should be fine.  In fact, that is often seen as better than a traditional 4-year.
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I don't believe you can say one is better than the other.  It is like apples and oranges.  Having children that have gone through both, here is what I can tell you.  Law School is 3 years of intense reading and studying; Medical School is much longer, depending upon if you specialize.  It could end up 10 years if you become a surgeon, specialize in any particular field.  What is more difficult?  Definitely Medical School.  You go longer, have grueling hours and pecking order up the  ladder, it is rough!
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I am in school right now for this. I am getting an associates in Paralegal (2 years), but then I am transferring to a four year program. You can get a job with the two year, but most employers prefer the four year ones I think. Also, most employers prefer experience over education.
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To get your degree four years, after you're hired most school require you to have your masters degree (extra 2 years)in order to get tenure.
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Associates degrees are earned in generally two years, while bachelors degrees are earned in four years.
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4 yrs of college for a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration \nand another\n2 yrs for an MBA - Masters in Business Administration
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Go to the University website for starters. :-) If the person whom you'd like to attend is a fairly young one, it might help if the school were to seem a little farther away (from where they grew up) than it really is. If the person isn't a young-ish one, it might help for the school to seem a little closer (to where they live) than it really is. Of course, the person also must be interested in a career field with required classes being taught at Wharton. Point out all the pros and cons, but make sure you have a few more pros than cons. Above all else, make sure that you are convincing the aforementioned fellow for his own benefit, and that it would truly (in the long run) be to his benefit to attend there and get a degree there - and that he can afford it, unless you intend to pay the tuition for him. Good luck! ;-)
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Most Associates degrees take 2 years and Bachelor's 4 if you take a full load of classes each term.  That said I don't think you have anything to lose by taking a program that allows  for credit transfer.  Even if you do not go right away for the 4 year degree you may be able to apply your course work to a 4 year degree in the future.  Most school will allow for transfer of credits from another school if it has been completed within the last 4 years.
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For graduate school, the reputation of the school is the secondary factor.\n\nThe primary factor in deciding is to look at the programs and find 2 or 3 professors you could see yourself working for. It can be the longest 2-3 (masters) or 4-6 (PhD) years of your life if you choose the wrong advisor, so I hear.
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a degree from a 2-year post secondary educational institution
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There are plenty of pros and cons. Here's a few of the cons:\n\n- Studies have been inconclusive to its academic benefits.\n- Students are going to forget information whether they are out of school for three weeks or 10. Therefore, teachers will be performing four beginning of the year reviews instead of just one.\n- Summer programs such as youth camps suffer.\n- Student summer employment will be virtually impossible.\n- Many schools are older and do not have air conditioning. Those that do will face higher electricity expenses due to summer use.\n- Band and other extracurricular programs could be hurt because of problems scheduling out of school practices and competitions.\n- If the entire school district does not go year round, parents could have students at different schools on different schedules.\n- With multi-tracking, parents could have students at the same school on different schedules. \n- Student and teacher burnout\n- Impact on tourism
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It will be tough.\n\nYou might want to consider completing your degree in 5 - 6 years instead of 4.  Some campuses have day care center service.  Some offer some medical services.  You're not alone.  Look for other support services while in school.\n\nIn 4 - 6 years, it'll be over, and you'll be more qualified to provide better care for your child.\n\nGood luck.
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4 years of undergraduate course work and about 4 years graduate course work.