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An associate degree is an undergraduate degree awarded, primarily in the United States, after a course of post-secondary study lasting two or three years. It is a level of qualification between a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree.

The first associate degrees were awarded in the UK (where they are[when?] no longer awarded) in 1873 before spreading to the US in 1898. In the United States, the associate degree may allow transfer into the third year of a bachelor's degree.[1] Associate degrees have since been introduced in a small number of other countries.

In the United States, associate degrees are usually earned in two years or more and can be attained at community colleges, technical colleges, vocational schools, and some colleges, as well as at some universities. A student who completes a two-year program can earn an Associate of Arts/Associate in Arts (AA)[25] or an Associate of Science/Associate in Science (AS) degree.[25] AA degrees are usually earned in the Liberal Arts and Sciences such as humanities and social science fields; AS degrees are awarded to those studying in applied scientific and technical fields and professional fields of study. Generally, one year of study is focused on college level general education and the second year is focused on the area of discipline.

Students who complete a two-year technical or vocational program can often earn an Associate of Applied Science/Associate in Applied Science (AAS), although sometimes the degree name will include the subject (a "tagged" degree).[26]

Transfer admissions in the United States sometimes allows courses taken and credits earned on an AA, AS, or AAS course to be counted toward a bachelor's degree via articulation agreements or recognition of prior learning, depending on the courses taken, applicable state laws/regulations, and the transfer requirements of the university.[27]

Common associate degree titles include:[26]

• Associate of Applied Business (AAB)
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
• Associate of Applied Technology (AAT)
• Associate of Arts (AA)
• Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)
• Associate of Business Administration (ABA)
• Associate of Electrical Engineering Technology (AEET)
• Associate of Electronics (AE)
• Associate of Engineering (AE/AEng)
• Associate of Engineering Technology (AET/AEngT)
• Associate of Forestry (AF)
• Associate of General Studies (AGS)
• Associate of Industrial Technology (AIT)
• Associate of Nursing (AN)/Associate Degree Nurse/Nursing (ADN)
• Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)
• Associate of Science (AS)
• Associate of Science in Computer Assisted Design (AS-CAD)
• Associate of Technology (AT)

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• Levine 1978, p. 158: "The world's first associate's degree, the associate in science, was awarded by England's University of Durham in 1873. The University of Chicago awarded the first American associate's degree in 1898. It offered associate in arts, associate in literature, and associate in science degrees."

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• Acland 1858.

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AA/PR	Automotive Technology Program
School: Westwood College Program: Westwood's Automotive Technology program offers distinct advantages to students like you who wish to pursue careers in this exciting field. Instructors with field experience provide a practical and knowledgeable source of education. Training labs contain automotive testing equipment, such as handheld scanners, digital storage oscilloscopes and other computerized diagnostic tools. Combination of both classroom theory and hands-on training offers the advantage of hands-on experience with the skills that are required for entry-level employment. Laboratories and Equipment Five classrooms for audio-visual demonstrations and lectures. 8,000 square foot automotive shop is divided into lab stations and work bays. Computerized diagnostic equipment and computerized alignment equipment are used to train students in automotive technologies. Special tools, supplies and equipment are provided for student check-out. :: Concentration: Professional :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

Code	Concentration	More Info
AA/PR	HVAC/R Program
School: Westwood College Program: The Westwood HVAC/R program offers you a hands-on involvement with small, medium and large scale heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Experience first-hand how sophisticated the technology is in HVAC/R. Work with electronic and pneumatic systems that are all controlled by computers. Laboratories and Equipment Classrooms are equipped with audio-visual aids and demonstration units to support various lectures. Specialized trainer which stimulates control systems, an energy management program and SimuTech computer programs used for troubleshooting :: Concentration: Professional :: Campus    ::  Location: Denver, CO ::  more info

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AA/PR	Radio Broadcasting - Associate Degree From Brown College
School: Brown College Program: Students who successfully complete the 15-month program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radio Broadcasting. Students are prepared for entry-level broadcasting positions, which typically include disk jockey shows, newscasts, audio productions, and sales. :: Concentration: Professional :: Campus    ::  Location: Minneapolis, MN ::  more info

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AA/PR	Criminal Justice
School: Pioneer Pacific College Program: Pioneer Pacific can prepare you for a wide range of criminal justice careers at the federal and state levels, and in the public and private sectors. Especially with the additional focus on security nationwide, opportunities for graduates exist in the areas of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and parole and probation. Study to become: Workplace security officer Sheriff or police officer State trooper Drug Enforcement Administration agent Private investigator :: Concentration: Professional :: Campus    ::  Location: Portland, OR ::  more info

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