An Associate Degree is an academic degree awarded by community
colleges upon completion
of a course of study usually
lasting two years. The associate
degree is most often awarded to students completing educationally
broad-based post-secondary programs requiring at least one but generally
no more than two years of full-time study. In some instances, particularly
allied health programs, three years is the norm. For students who
place into developmental courses, the time will be extended since
these credits will not apply toward the Associate Degree.
