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Why pursue higher education?

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i Here is an explanation on diploma, certificates, and degrees:
Certificate 
Number of units required varies. All related to a particular occupational skill. Sole objective is immediate employment. Offered by community colleges.  Example (Automotive, cosmetology, dental hygiene, etc). You will find private companies that also offer these but I recommend you stay away as they are many time for profit which means extremely expensive and sometimes not accredited.  

Associate’s Degree 
General Education Courses & Electives. 60 units required. Usually referred to as A.A. or A.S. (Associate of Arts or Science) Degrees. Normally requires two years or four semesters of full- time courses. Offered by community colleges. Many times students at a community college take general education courses to be ready to transfer but this is highly recommended as it is considered a degree.


Bachelor’s Degree 
Major Courses PLUS General Education & Minor or Electives, 124–132 total units required. Usually referred to as B.S. or B.A. (Bachelor of Science or Arts) Degrees. Normally requires four years of full-time course work. You may complete the first two years at a community college and then transfer to a four-year university. 

Master’s Degree 
Bachelor Degree PLUS graduate courses in specialized area. Bachelor’s Degree units (124–132) PLUS about 36 units. Usually referred to as M.S. or M.A. (Master of Science or Arts) Degrees. Normally requires two additional years full-time work AFTER completion of Bachelor’s Degree. 

Doctorate Degree 
Master’s Degree PLUS advanced graduate courses in specialized area. Units vary, depending on field of study. Usually referred to as Ph.D. or Ed.D. (Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Education). Normally requires three to five additional years of full-time work AFTER completion of Master’s Degree. Thesis required. 


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  • Home
  • College
    • Educational Options
    • UC/CSU A-G Requirements
    • Preparing for College >
      • What do Universities look for?
      • Freshman Year
      • Sophomore Year
      • Junior Year
    • Senior Year >
      • Step by Step Videos
      • TIPS for Selecting a University
      • Great Programs
      • Personal Statement >
        • UC Insight Questions
      • Applying to College >
        • CSU Application
        • UC Application
        • Common Application (Common APP)
      • Letters of Recommendation
      • Surviving Senior Year
      • After Applying
    • Testing Information >
      • Testing in the Time of COVID
      • Advanced Placement
      • SAT
      • SAT Subject
      • Sending SAT/AP Scores
      • ACT
      • CLEP
    • Financial Aid >
      • FAFSA
      • Undocumented Students
      • CSS and CHAFEE
      • Scholarships >
        • Scholarship FAQ
        • Freshmen
        • Sophomores
        • Junior
        • Senior
      • How much will it cost me??
    • Community College Classes
    • Summer Programs
    • Volunteering >
      • Why Volunteer?
    • Campus Involvement
  • Career
    • Career Options
    • Selecting a Major
    • Cover Letters
    • Resume Writing
    • Why Intern?
    • Preparing for an Interview >
      • Interview Questions
      • Work Attire
  • Resources
    • Community Resources
    • WELLNESS >
      • Healthy Relationships
      • Positive Self Image
      • Apps that Help
    • Tutoring Opportunities
    • Study Skills >
      • Cornell Notes
      • Studying Effectively
      • Testing Tips
      • Test Anxiety
    • Tips for Success >
      • Time Management
      • Presentation Skills
      • Motivation
    • COVID-19 >
      • For Students 9th-11th
      • For Seniors
      • For Parents
    • Dealing with Tough Situations >
      • Anxiety
      • Grief and Loss
      • Dealing with Rejection
  • Parents/Padres
    • En Español
    • Raising a Teen
    • What your teen wishes you knew
    • Your Role in the College Process
  • Interactive Office