{"id":35,"date":"2024-03-01T17:02:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2024-06-12T20:08:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T20:08:10","slug":"types-of-degrees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/module-1\/types-of-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/491\/2024\/05\/Allen-Rosemarie_02142023_AM-7-1024x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/491\/2024\/05\/Allen-Rosemarie_02142023_AM-7-1024x297.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/491\/2024\/05\/Allen-Rosemarie_02142023_AM-7-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/491\/2024\/05\/Allen-Rosemarie_02142023_AM-7-768x223.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/491\/2024\/05\/Allen-Rosemarie_02142023_AM-7-1536x446.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/491\/2024\/05\/Allen-Rosemarie_02142023_AM-7-2048x594.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/491\/2024\/05\/Allen-Rosemarie_02142023_AM-7-1200x348.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/491\/2024\/05\/Allen-Rosemarie_02142023_AM-7-1980x575.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>College degrees are generally categorized into five main types: vocational, associate, bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, and doctoral degrees. Each degree level equips students with specific skills and knowledge, preparing them for various career paths. As the degree level increases, typically from associate to doctoral, the depth of study intensifies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vocational Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vocational degrees, also known as career or technical education, are specialized programs that equip individuals with practical skills and knowledge required for specific careers. These degrees focus on hands-on training and typically take less time to complete than traditional undergraduate programs, preparing students for real-world job tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificates that provide focused training the prepares people for work in specific trade areas. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes are less likely to transfer towards a Bachelor degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time frame: 1-2 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program examples: carpentry, plumbing, cosmetology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School examples: Emily Griffith or Pickens Technical College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Associate Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An associate degree is an undergraduate degree awarded after a course of post-secondary (after high school) study lasting two to three years, providing a level of academic qualification above a high school diploma and below a bachelor&#8217;s degree. These degrees, which can be obtained from community colleges, junior colleges, online universities, or some four-year institutions, offer a practical option for students wanting to jumpstart their careers or serve as a pathway to a four-year degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A two-year undergraduate academic qualification typically obtained from community college or junior college, providing foundational knowledge in specific field of study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time frame: 60 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program examples: Business, Engineering, Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School examples: Community College of Denver, Community College of Aurora<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bachelor Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A bachelor&#8217;s degree is an undergraduate degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to six years, depending on the institution and academic discipline. These degrees, which are the most common type of degree earned by students in the US, provide a comprehensive education in a specific field of study and are often prerequisites for further education and professional careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A four-year undergraduate academic qualification earned from college or universities signifying the completion of a comprehensive program of study in a specific field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time frame: 120 credits or more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program examples: Business, Engineering, Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School examples: Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Colorado &#8211; Denver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master and Doctorate Degrees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A master&#8217;s degree is a postgraduate (after Bachelor&#8217;s degree) academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. A doctoral degree, often considered the highest degree one can earn in a given field, is also a postgraduate academic degree usually after a Master&#8217;s. It is typically granted after multiple years of graduate school and usually requires a dissertation, a lengthy academic paper based on original research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A master&#8217;s degree is a postgraduate academic qualification typically requiring one to two years of study beyond a bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc.) is the highest academic degree requiring original research and the completion of a dissertation, usually taking several years beyond a master&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know of the types of degrees, let&#8217;s consider their value next.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dadadd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2>Knowledge Check<\/h2>\n<p> Test your understanding of the material on this page with the questions below. Consider your answer to each multiple choice question, then click &#8220;Check Your Answer&#8221; under each question to learn whether you were right!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Which of the following best describes a bachelor\u2019s degree?\n<ul>\n<li>A four-year undergraduate academic qualification earned from college or universities signifying the completion of a comprehensive program of study in a specific field.<\/li>\n<li>A postgraduate academic qualification typically requiring one to two years of study beyond a bachelor\u2019s degree.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A specialized program that equips individuals with practical skills and knowledge required for specific careers. <\/li>\n<li>An undergraduate degree awarded after a course of post-secondary study lasting two to three years.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\">\n<summary>Check your answer<\/summary>\n<p>A four-year undergraduate academic qualification earned from college or universities signifying the completion of a comprehensive program of study in a specific field.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Which degree level is considered the highest one can earn in a given field and usually requires a dissertation?\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree <\/li>\n<li>Master\u2019s degree\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Associate degree <\/li>\n<li>Doctoral degree\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\">\n<summary>Check your answer<\/summary>\n<p>Doctoral degree<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/familyandsupport1010\/module-1\/value-of-college-degrees\/\">Next: Values of College Degrees<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>College degrees are generally categorized into five main types: vocational, associate, bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, and doctoral degrees. Each degree level equips students with specific skills and knowledge, preparing them for various career paths. As the degree level increases, typically from associate to doctoral, the depth of study intensifies. 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