Which Associates Degree is Best?
From RA CC #1 in 2015, I earned these degrees from normal 15 weeks semester in-person coursework and a few CLEPs.
I've taken a few courses at RA CC #2 and I found out I meet the minimum residency requirement for an associates degree. So I thought why not get another degree because it will literally cost me no extra money. In fact, I will actually be getting paid to do so. Thanks to the Pell Grant and scholarships covering more than the tuition costs. And I'm specifically I'm taking courses that meet requirements for transfer at TESU.
I'm also eligible for an Associate in Arts but I don't see the point of another AA, that would literally be a duplicate degree.
All these are general degrees there is no area of study. Unlike an AS in Biology, AAS in Graphic design, etc. or even my previous degrees which are in Liberal arts and Occupational Studies these are general degrees with no "major" what I listed above is the complete degree title.
Which one should I choose? I know that a third associates degree isn't going to help me much, but if anyone had any input that would be great. AS, AFA or AGS?
Based on everything you've said, I would get the AFA because it's the only one of the group that is "in" something. Your previous AA is in liberal arts, if you added an AS that would also be a gen ed degree, the AGS also general education, so AFA at least adds interest to your resume. I'm all about free credentials Good job!
(12-11-2018, 06:14 PM)cookderosa Wrote: Based on everything you've said, I would get the AFA because it's the only one of the group that is "in" something. Your previous AA is in liberal arts, if you added an AS that would also be a gen ed degree, the AGS also general education, so AFA at least adds interest to your resume. I'm all about free credentials Good job!
I agree - an AS and AGS are both just the same as an AA - nothing added to the resume at all.
I agree with the others. The AFA will at least add something to your resume. The others do not do much for you.
It's a good thing I took so many communications, music, and video production courses then.
I agree with the others. The AFA is way more unique.
I'm confused by the poll - everyone is "saying" AFA but the poll results say AS. AS people - why? speak up!