Associate Degree Programs Flashcards
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What is dual enrollment in the context of associate degrees?
Answer: High school students taking college courses for both high school and college credit simultaneously
Dual enrollment allows high school students to take community college courses that count toward both their high school diploma and an associate or bachelor's degree.
Which of the following is a key advantage of earning an associate degree before a bachelor's degree?
Answer: Lower overall cost due to cheaper community college tuition for the first two years
Students who begin at a community college pay significantly lower tuition for the first two years, reducing the total cost of earning a bachelor's degree.
What is an 'articulation agreement' between a community college and a university?
Answer: A formal contract guaranteeing that specific community college credits count toward a university degree
Articulation agreements specify which courses from a community college will transfer and count as credit at a partnering four-year university, preventing students from losing credits.
What accreditation body is most important for ensuring an associate degree from a US community college is recognized?
Answer: Regional accreditation by bodies such as HLC, SACSCOC, or WASC
Regional accreditation is the gold standard for US higher education; community colleges accredited by regional bodies like HLC or SACSCOC are recognized by four-year universities for transfer credit.
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between an associate degree and job market earnings?
Answer: Associate degree holders earn more on average than high school graduates but less than bachelor's degree holders
Bureau of Labor Statistics data consistently shows that associate degree holders earn more than high school graduates but less on average than those with a bachelor's degree.
Which of the following is NOT typically a characteristic of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree?
Answer: Designed primarily for transfer to a four-year bachelor's degree program
The AAS is designed for direct workforce entry, not transfer; students who want to transfer to a four-year school typically pursue an AA or AS degree instead.