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Associate Degree Programs - Online Degrees |
| Click on the name of an online associate degree program to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the program by clicking on "School's Profile". | |||||||||||||||
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| Name | Program | Degree | Name of College, University | School's Profile | |||||||||||
| Associate of Arts in General Studies | General Studies | A | University of Phoenix | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| The General Studies program lays the foundation for future career advancement and takes you one step closer to earning a bachelor’s degree. Its balanced curriculum will supply you with the tools you need to further your education. You will also gain a better understanding of the changes taking place in today’s complex and competitive work environment. The degree will take two years or less to complete. During that time, you will explore the fields of psychology, sociology, philosophy, history, and mathematics. Your classes will also help you strengthen your written and interpersonal communication skills, which are critical to success on the job. You will learn how to research and analyze vital information as well as how to examine the underlying rules and reasons why the world of business follows specific patterns. Total credits required for degree program: 60 credits. | |||||||||||||||
| Associate of Arts in Religion | Religion | A | Liberty University | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Sometimes prospective students do not need a bachelor's degree to attain their career goals. Thats why Liberty offers an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Religion, as well as in General Studies. Students who choose to earn an A. A. in Religion receive a Biblical and academic foundation for effective ministry - often working as missionaries, youth pastors, laymen, evangelists, and sometimes pastors. Both the A.A. in Religion and in General Studies take approximately two years to complete - but with the flexibility of distance learning you can work at your own pace. | |||||||||||||||
| Associate of Science - Computer Programming | Computer Science | A | Baker College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| Students with skills in computer science are in high demand to design and develop business information systems. Students in this program acquire skills in programming and systems analysis and design. Instruction in multiple programming languages provides students with diverse, flexible, and employable skill sets in a variety of types of businesses and industries in positions such as programmers, developers, and systems analysts. | |||||||||||||||
| Associate of Science - Computer Programming: Java Option | Computer Science | A | Baker College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| Students with skills in computer science are in high demand to design and develop business information systems. Students in this program acquire skills in programming and systems analysis and design based on the curriculum developed under the Sun/Java Academic Initiative. This program concentrates instruction with the Java programming language while also introducing the student to C++ and VisualBASIC programming concepts. The knowledge gained in this program provides students with the skill sets for employability in a variety of types of businesses and industries in positions such as programmers, developers, and systems analysts. | |||||||||||||||
| Associate of Science - Web Design | Web Development | A | Baker College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| The Internet explosion has led to the creation of a new career path: the web designer. Web designers are the people responsible for developing and maintaining World Wide Web (WWW) sites for public and private organizations. This program includes courses in marketing and computer information systems, as well as the skills needed to develop and maintain web pages. | |||||||||||||||
| Associate of Science in Christian Ministry | Philosophy | A | Crown College | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Business (Associate) | Business | A | Florida Metropolitan University | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| The Associate of Business degree is identical to the classroom versions of the Business program. Skills and knowledge acquired through the online degree program will mirror what is gained in the classroom. Business skills are essential in every industry and having a solid background will only improve the competitiveness of any person seeking employment or advancement in this field. The Business program offers introductory courses in business enterprise, marketing, finance, and human resources, plus business law and advertising. With the demand for computer knowledge in the business world, students are also given experience in computer applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Business Administration | Business | A | Ivy Tech State College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| Whether your career goal is to start your own business or to advance your career in an existing business, the Business Administration program at Ivy Tech can be a stepping stone on your path to success. You may choose to specialize in Management, Marketing, Total Quality Management, Banking and Financial Management, Health Care Management or Restaurant Management. All of these specialties result in an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Within the marketing specialty a child development option is also available. A business degree is also available completely over the Internet. The management specialty develops a student for a career in management with small and medium-sized firms in various industries. The quality management specialty prepares the student for entry-level, supervisory or related support positions in manufacturing, the service industry, and government agencies. The student learns to set goals, plan, organize, staff, direct, motivate, and control operations. These skills are applied to supervision, quality assurance, quality control, and methods of improvement, and include current quality control concepts and techniques. A degree is also available completely over the Internet. The marketing specialty develops a student for career opportunities in (but not limited to) advertising, distribution, professional sales, retailing management, and merchandising for employment in profit as well as nonprofit organizations. Those interested in careers in banking should choose the banking and financial management specialty. This specialty prepares students to advance in the banking field. To accommodate the demand for managers in the health care field, we have developed a specialty in health care management. Students can find employment in hospitals, convalescent homes, and nursing homes. Another growing segment for employment is the home health care organization. Our newest specialty, restaurant management, will train future managers in the full service restaurant industry. This specialty is offered via distance education and through internships served in the student's choice of restaurant. The child development option is designed to fulfill the formal child care education and training portion of the eligibility requirements for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Assessment. The CDA is a nationally recognized competency based credential for child care providers. Employment opportunities include day care centers, preschool centers, and private home care facilities. Students may earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with a specialty in marketing, management, quality management health care management, banking and financial management, restaurant management or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration with child development option. Students graduating from the Business Administration program participate in evaluations of proficiency in general and technical education. A completely transferrable Associate of Science degree in Business Administration is also available. This degree prepares students to enter the four year program at Indiana State University as junior in Business Administration. | |||||||||||||||
| Business Administration | Business | A | Keiser College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| The Associate of Arts in Business Administration major provides instruction in basic business administration skills. This program of study will prepare graduates for entry-level employment positions such as: managers, assistant managers, supervisors, and other related administrative assignments in the business environment and transfer to 4-year degree programs. An Associate Degree coupled with management experience may open the door to future promotions in your career track. | |||||||||||||||
| Business Associate Degree | Business | A | Bryant & Stratton College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| What You Learn - Sales, marketing, accounting, business law, management and computer technology - Proper application of planning, control and human resources principles - Effective allocation of an organizational resources - Selection and utilization of information technology systems Career Applications - Management, service or sales in a variety of business fields - Self-employment and small business enterprise | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Engineering Technology | Computer Science | A | Grantham University | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| This degree program prepares students to design and develop electronic computer systems including the associated software. The curriculum includes both electronics engineering technology and computer science courses. Computer science components include the study of the database design, data communications, operating systems design, algorithm development, and applications of artificial intelligence. Electronics engineering technology components include electronics theory, circuit design, microprocessor design, and advanced topics in computer engineering. Students learn theory and techniques that allow them to design and evaluate both hardware and software systems, and make recommendations concerning their use and modification. Graduates are qualified to work as entry-level engineers in the hardware and software areas of product testing, embedded and distributed systems design and development, and as project managers. | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Network Engineering – Associate Degree | Computer Science | A | Westwood College Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| Computer networks are the backbones of companies. In this degree program, you'll learn how to design, build, maintain, and upgrade sophisticated computer systems for business and industry that allow people from around the world to maintain access to information and to each other. This career program focuses on the technical aspects of computer networking. | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Networking and Security Management | Information Technology | A | Keiser College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Networking and Security Management is among the top five fastest growing occupations through 2012. Network or computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization’s LAN (local-area network), WAN (wide-area network), network segment, Internet, or intranet system. They provide day-to-day onsite administrative support for software users in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and large corporations. They maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor the network to ensure its availability to system users. They also gather data to identify customer needs and then use that information to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. They may be called on to educate users on computer security, install security software, monitor the network for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks, and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crime. Students who successfully complete Keiser College’s CNSM program are suitably prepared to sit for individual vendor exams including: CompTIA A+, Linux+, Network+, Server+ and Security+ certifications, Novell CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) certification, Cisco Systems CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), as well as all the examinations required for Microsoft’s MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) and MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) designations., CIW Security Analyst. | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Science | Computer Science | A | Grantham University | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| This degree program prepares students for advanced, technical computer systems design and development work. It includes the study of the database design, data communications, procedural and object-oriented programming, operating systems design, algorithm development, and applications of artificial intelligence. The curriculum includes basic course work in electronics technology and the theory of programming languages. Students focus on developing computer-based solutions involving hardware and software components and integration. Graduates are qualified to work in a range of positions, from entry-level computer scientists and systems engineers to project managers leading advanced applications of computer science to real-world problems. | |||||||||||||||
| Criminal Justice | Law & Criminal Justice | A | Ivy Tech State College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| Ivy Tech State College Wabash Valley region is pleased to announce its newest program - an Associate in Science (AS) Degree in Criminal Justice. Graduates will be prepared for positions in law enforcement, correcrional facilities, juvenile agencies and other human service agencies. The degree will also transfer to Indiana State University's Bachelor of Science in Criminology program. Selected courses in this program will be available via the internet in addition to on campus. Ivy Tech expects to offer the initial courses beginning in the Spring Semester of 2003. | |||||||||||||||
| Criminal Justice | Law & Criminal Justice | A | Keiser College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| The Associate of Arts degree with a major in Criminal Justice provides instruction in current criminal justice-related issues, topics and trends. Students in this program will be given an inside view of the operations and processes of law enforcement, the courts and correctional institutions. In addition to learning about theory and practice, students will be exposed to the latest applied technology within each component of the system. Also, students will have an opportunity to speak and interact with current criminal justice practitioners. The program of study will prepare graduates for entry-level employment positions in the criminal justice field*, corrections and the courts, as well as provide an opportunity for advancement for those already employed in the criminal justice field. | |||||||||||||||
| Criminal Justice (Associate) | Law & Criminal Justice | A | Florida Metropolitan University | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| The Criminal Justice program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and prepares graduates for entry-level career opportunities in probation, corrections, immigration, and case/social work. The program includes a comprehensive study of the United States court systems, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. The curriculum is designed to offer a balance of theory and application that will prove to be challenging to students, and useful in the field. The Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and introduces law and legal procedures, along with criminal evidence and criminology. Students study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Historical and contemporary correctional systems are studied as well as the importance of the juvenile court process and delinquency. Students in the Criminal Justice program have the option to take current issues in criminal justice or criminal justice report writing. | |||||||||||||||
| Design Technology | Engineering | A | Ivy Tech State College | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| Qualified draftspeople and CAD operators are needed in a wide variety of industries. With an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Drafting/CAD Technology, you will be able to pursue a rewarding career in architectural or mechanical drafting, or computer-aided drafting. Because of the flexibility of the two-year program, you may pursue your degree on a full-or part-time basis either during the day or in the evening. This degree is also available completely over the Internet. During your studies at Ivy Tech, you will learn the concepts needed in architectural and mechanical drafting. A fully equipped CAD Lab is where you will have an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience while still in the classroom. You will also learn various CAD packages common in industry. | |||||||||||||||
| Electronics Engineering Technology | Engineering | A | Grantham University | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| This program prepares the student for rigorous and challenging assignments in the field of electronics and electrical engineering. It emphasizes electronics lab work and includes courses in DC/AC circuit design, advanced microprocessor design and applications, and digital and analog signal processing. Students learn theory and techniques that allow them to design and evaluate electronic systems, and to make recommendations regarding their use and modification. Graduates are qualified to work as entry-level engineers in communications, electrical power generation and transmission, electronic design and digital design. | |||||||||||||||
| Engineering Management | Engineering | A | Grantham University | ▤ | |||||||||||
| Description | |||||||||||||||
| This degree program prepares students to manage software and engineering systems development, maintenance, and operations. It includes the study of business management, economics, and business-management related courses, as well as providing a foundation in computer systems and software. Students learn theory and techniques that allow them to evaluate hardware and software solutions and to make recommendations concerning systems and technology. Graduates are qualified to work in a variety of industries in project management, business development and marketing, and general engineering management career paths. | |||||||||||||||
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