The Associate Degree (AD) is an academic degree that is especially common in North America. It can be typically achieved after a 2-year study. Many colleges offer a so-called 2+2 programme where students receive the Associate Degree after the first two years and a Bachelor Degree after another two years of studies.
Similar to the degrees Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts it is distinguished between different types of associate degrees: the Associate of Arts Degree for programmes in the area of social sciences, the Associate of Science Degree for programmes in the areas of mathematics, technology and natural sciences as well as the Associate of Applied Science for more practical oriented studies. In Europe, the Associate Degree is usually not considered as an adequate higher education degree.
The U.S. is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world. It has an internationally renowned education system, and offers a huge variety of English-language courses and speciality degrees.
Read more about studying in United StatesOccupational Therapy at Arkansas State University is one of the most in demand professions in the US and internationally.
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at A-State is an associate-level program. The Physical Therapy at Arkansas State University awarded is the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.
This coursework and the accompanying credits may be transferred to appropriate degree programs if all other requirements for admission to a degree program are met.
The Associate of Science in Fire Science provides students with the foundation for beginning practice in the Fire Science profession, as well as a springboard to additional study at the baccalaureate level.
