ACADEMICS

Community College (NJCAA)

  • Associates Degree, a two-year option that gives you the basic technical and academic knowledge, and transferable skills, for either employment or further education at a four year institution.

  • Requires a total of 60 credits and takes between three and four semesters depending.

    - Associate of Science (A.A.)

    - Associate of Arts (A.S.)

When choosing your university it is important to also consider the academic side and what is best for you.

To assist you in this process we have provided a breakdown of the different levels of higher education and the different choices you have.

Four-Year Institution (NCAA/NAIA)

  • Bachelor’s Degree, the most commonly attained degree, separated by a variety of different classifications and disciplines.

  • This requires a minimum of 120 credits and tends to be a 4 to 5 year commitment.

  • The most common classes of a Bachelors are:

    - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    - Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Post-Graduate

  • Master’s Degree, a post-graduate option for those already having complete their bachelor’s that offers more advanced study.

  • This requires a minimum of 30 credits with a 1 to 2 year typical study time.

    - There are many options for a Master’s Degree, typically related to your field of study as an undergrad.