Degrees, Majors & Certificates (2024)

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Accounting, Bachelor of Science Accounting, Bachelor of Science (Online) Actuarial Science, Bachelor of Science (Online) Actuarial Science, Master of Science (Online) Applied Health Science, Bachelor of Science (Online) Applied Mathematics, Undergraduate Certificate (Online) Applied Statistics, Bachelor of Science (Online) BAS, Bachelor of Applied Science (Online) Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science Biology, Bachelor of Science Biology, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online) Biology, Graduate Certificate (Online) Business Administration, Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Online) Chemistry, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online) Chemistry, Graduate Certificate (Online) Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Online) Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science (Online) Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science Communication Studies, Graduate Certificate (Online) Composition Studies, Graduate Certificate (Online) Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science (Online) Criminal Justice Leadership and Management, Graduate Certificate (Online) Data Science, Bachelor of Science (Online) EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, Education Specialist (Ed.S.) (Online) Early Childhood Education, Graduate Certificate (Online) Education, Master of Science Educational Technology for Learning, Master of Science (Online) Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science English, Master of Arts English, Master of Arts (Online) English, Creative Writing, Bachelor of Arts English, Literature, Bachelor of Arts English, Technical and Professional Writing, Bachelor of Arts (Online) Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Bachelor of Arts French, Bachelor of Science (Online) French, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online) General Studies, Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) General Studies, Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) (Online) German, Bachelor of Science (Online) Health Care Management, Bachelor of Applied Science (Online) Hispanic Studies, Undergraduate Certificate History, Bachelor of Arts History, Bachelor of Arts (Online) History, Bachelor of Science History, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online) History, Master of Arts (Online) History, Graduate Certificate (Online) Human Life Science, Bachelor of Science Humanities, Music, Bachelor of Arts Informatics, Bachelor of Science Informatics, Bachelor of Science (Online) International Business, Undergraduate Certificate (Online) International Studies, Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies, Master of Liberal Studies (M.L.S.) (Online) Literature, Graduate Certificate (Online) Management, Master of Science (Online) Mathematics, Bachelor of Science Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (Online) Mathematics, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online) Mathematics, Graduate Certificate (Online) Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts Natural Science and Mathematics, Biology, Bachelor of Arts Natural Science and Mathematics, Biology, Bachelor of Arts (Online) Natural Science and Mathematics, Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts Natural Science and Mathematics, Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts (Online) Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Nursing, Administration, Master of Science Nursing, Education, Master of Science Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Master of Science Political Science, Bachelor of Science Political Science, Bachelor of Science (Online) Political Science, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online) Political Science, Master of Arts (Online) Political Science, Graduate Certificate (Online) Psychology, Bachelor of Science Psychology, Bachelor of Science (Online) Pure Mathematics, Undergraduate Certificate (Online) R.N. to B.S.N., Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) (Online) School Psychology , Education Specialist (Ed.S.) (Online) Secondary Education, English, Bachelor of Science Secondary Education, Mathematics, Bachelor of Science Secondary Education, Science, Bachelor of Science Secondary Education, Social Studies, Bachelor of Science Sociology, Bachelor of Science Sociology, Bachelor of Science (Online) Spanish, Bachelor of Arts Spanish, Bachelor of Science (Online) Spanish, Graduate Certificate (Online) Sustainability Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Online) Sustainability Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science (Online) Teaching English Learners, Graduate Certificate (Online) Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) (Online) Technical and Professional Writing, Undergraduate Certificate Transition to Teaching (T2T), Elementary, Graduate Program Transition to Teaching (T2T), Secondary, Graduate Program Women's and Gender Studies, Undergraduate Certificate FAQs
  • Accounting, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    IU East’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to meet the growing needs of the accounting field. The learner-focused program off...

  • Accounting, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    The Chancellors’ Bachelor of Science in Accounting prepares you to tackle accounting problems using quantitative and qualitative methods....

  • Actuarial Science, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    The online BS in Actuarial Science offers instruction in mathematics, actuarial mathematics, probability and statistics, finance, statistica...

  • Actuarial Science, Master of Science (Online)

    30 Credits

    The IU Online Collaborative Master of Science Degree in Actuarial Science, offered as a consortial program with IUPUI, IU Northwest, and IU ...

  • Applied Health Science, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    The field of healthcare is continually evolving, and preventing disease is a primary goal. Applied health science focuses on health promotio...

  • Applied Mathematics, Undergraduate Certificate (Online)

    15 Credits

    Today, there is a trend toward the use of modern sophisticated mathematical techniques of both computational and theoretical types, to analy...

  • Applied Statistics, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    This mathematically focused online degree prepares you for a career as a statistician, data scientist, business/financial analyst, market re...

  • BAS, Bachelor of Applied Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    This program is for you if you hold an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) from a regionally accredited institution and seek to supplement th...

  • Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is ideal for students heading for professional programs in pharmacy, medicine, veterinary medicine, ...

  • Biology, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    The Bachelor of Science in Biology provides you with a background in biological sciences in order to prepare you for advanced study or for e...

  • Biology, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online)

    30 Credits

    The online Master of Arts for Teachers in Biology combines coursework in education and biology to prepare you to be a dual-credit instructor...

  • Biology, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    18 Credits

    As a student in the online Graduate Certificate in Biology, you analyze and explore the nature of life and living organisms at an advanced l...

  • Business Administration, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    Business Administration is an exciting field where you can have an immediate impact on the operations of the business. The Business Administ...

  • Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    Business administrators handle a company's operational, organizational, and managerial responsibilities, requiring skills in a range of area...

  • Chemistry, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online)

    30 Credits

    The online Master of Arts for Teachers in Chemistry combines coursework in education and chemistry to prepare you to be a dual-credit instru...

  • Chemistry, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    18 Credits

    As a student in the online Graduate Certificate in Chemistry, you analyze and explore the chemical processes and principles of organic and i...

  • Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Online)

    120 Credits

    The communication studies discipline explores interpersonal, group, organizational, public, and electronically mediated communication and co...

  • Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    The communication studies discipline explores interpersonal, group, organizational, public, and electronically mediated communication and co...

  • Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    The Communication Studies program examines the process of human communication as well as the creation, dissemination, effects, and criticism...

  • Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    The Communication Studies program examines the process of human communication as well as the creation, dissemination, effects, and criticism...

  • Communication Studies, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    18 Credits

    The online Graduate Certificate in Communication Studies provides graduate-level instruction in communication strategies, practices, and tec...

  • Composition Studies, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    20 Credits

    As a student in the online Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies, you explore the core principles of writing and literature. You learn...

  • Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    Within the framework of a liberal arts education, this program provides students with a broad-based, sophisticated understanding of criminol...

  • Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    Criminal justice is a social science that focuses on the definitions, causes, and prevention of crime; legal processes; and the treatment an...

  • 33 Credits

    The online MS in Criminal Justice and Public Safety focuses on the intersection of these two exciting fields. The program will appeal to ind...

  • Criminal Justice Leadership and Management, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    12 Credits

    The Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management is designed for those students who plan to engage in leadership posit...

  • Data Science, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    In the Information Age, enormous amounts of data are generated every day in a range of areas, including social media, search engines, insura...

  • 120 Credits

    Learn what makes a compelling story. IU East's online Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Storytelling teaches you how you can use digi...

  • EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, Education Specialist (Ed.S.) (Online)

    60 Credits

    Build on your experiences as a teacher. As an educator, you have valuable insight into the challenges that students and schools face. Build...

  • Early Childhood Education, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    21 Credits

    IU East offers an online Early Childhood Education Certificate.**This graduate certificate is designed for students who already possess a ...

  • Education, Master of Science

    30 Credits

    The Master of Science in Education degree program is designed to provide extended study and development of teacher scholars and researchers....

  • Educational Technology for Learning, Master of Science (Online)

    30 Credits

    Technology is rapidly revolutionizing society, making it imperative that educators learn to use digital tools to strengthen their teaching a...

  • Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    This degree will license you to teach K-6 Elementary Education. It also includes a minor in Early Childhood Education, Reading, Math, Physic...

  • English, Master of Arts

    36 Credits

    **NOTE: This degree is no longer admitting students. If interested in the MA in English, please see the [MA in English Online program](https...

  • English, Master of Arts (Online)

    36 Credits

    The online Master of Arts in English provides broad training in the primary areas of English studies.As a student in the program, you expl...

  • English, Creative Writing, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    Experience courses in Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction.Students will explore writing in various forms:- short stories, - novels...

  • English, Literature, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    A literature concentration allows majors to concentrate their courses in British, American, and world literatures.The concentration is rec...

  • English, Technical and Professional Writing, Bachelor of Arts (Online)

    120 Credits

    An English degree is an excellent tool for career preparation. A job candidate who is well read and who has superior comprehension and writi...

  • Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    The program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts.The curriculum of the program guides students towards a range of class work essential t...

  • Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    Students seeking the Graphic Design concentration will gain expertise ranging from traditional tools and techniques in 2-D design, graphic ...

  • French, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    Did you know that French is the official language for many international organizations and in 29 countries?IU Online’s Bachelor of Scien...

  • French, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online)

    30 Credits

    The IU Online Master of Arts for Teachers in French combines coursework in education and French to prepare you to be a dual-credit instructo...

  • General Studies, Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.)

    120 Credits

    A Bachelor of General Studies offers students the quality of an IU degree along with the most flexibility of any academic program. This degr...

  • General Studies, Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) (Online)

    120 Credits

    The Bachelor of General Studies gives you a unique opportunity to develop a multidisciplinary course of study that fulfills traditional univ...

  • German, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    Germany is a powerhouse of the European Union both in terms of population and economic stability, meaning that anyone wanting to pursue inte...

  • Health Care Management, Bachelor of Applied Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    This program is for you if you hold an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) from a regionally accredited institution and seek to supplement th...

  • Hispanic Studies, Undergraduate Certificate

    9 Credits

    Students pursuing the certificate are not required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program. Certain courses have prerequisites and ...

  • History, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    Historians don't collect facts. They analyze them to understand how different viewpoints (such as Democrat and Republican) arise, how the pr...

  • History, Bachelor of Arts (Online)

    120 Credits

    By studying the past, we are better able to understand and communicate the importance of issues in our contemporary world. Individuals train...

  • History, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    The BS in History degree at IU East is designed around the following 5 program learning outcomes (PLO’s). As a student in this degree, you...

  • History, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online)

    30 Credits

    The online Master of Arts for Teachers in History combines coursework in education and history to prepare you to be a dual-credit instructor...

  • History, Master of Arts (Online)

    30 Credits

    By studying the past, we are better able to understand and communicate the importance of issues in our contemporary world. The online Master...

  • History, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    18 Credits

    The online Graduate Certificate in History provides graduate-level instruction to students interested in obtaining advanced skills and knowl...

  • Human Life Science, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    The Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science is a versatile degree that provides the student with extensive preparation for graduate or pro...

  • Humanities, Music, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    Music is fundamental to human life and well-being. The music program at IU East offers a range of opportunities for exploring music.> "Wit...

  • Informatics, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    Informatics is an applied form of information science. It involves the practice of information processing and the engineering of information...

  • Informatics, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    As technology becomes increasingly pervasive in our lives, there's a growing need for skills in managing the digital world, and in understan...

  • International Business, Undergraduate Certificate (Online)

    15 Credits

    The Certificate in International Business is intended to provide a basic understanding of the international business environment and to equi...

  • International Studies, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    The International Studies Program at IU East educates students to be global citizens in the 21st century.The interdisciplinary program emp...

  • 20 Credits

    The online Graduate Certificate in Language and Literature provides training in the core principles of writing and literature. As a student ...

  • Liberal Studies, Master of Liberal Studies (M.L.S.) (Online)

    36 Credits

    The Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) provides graduate instruction in three areas: arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences...

  • Literature, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    20 Credits

    As a student in the online Graduate Certificate in Literature, you explore the core principles of literature. You learn to teach students ho...

  • Management, Master of Science (Online)

    30 Credits

    The Chancellors’ Master of Science in Management teaches you the knowledge and skills you need to be a successful manager: communication, ...

  • Mathematics, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics provides you with a broad background in various areas of study within mathematics. It prepares you fo...

  • Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    Mathematics is the science of structure, order, and relation that has evolved from counting, measuring, and describing the shapes of objects...

  • Mathematics, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online)

    30 Credits

    The online Master of Arts for Teachers in Mathematics combines coursework in education and mathematics to prepare you to be a dual-credit in...

  • Mathematics, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    18 Credits

    The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics provides graduate-level instruction in mathematics to students interested in obtaining advanced skil...

  • Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts

    60 Credits

    The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling provides graduates with the rigorous coursework and clinical experience required to become li...

  • Natural Science and Mathematics, Biology, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    The Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science and Mathematics is designed for students who are interested in the flexibility and diversity of a li...

  • Natural Science and Mathematics, Biology, Bachelor of Arts (Online)

    120 Credits

    The Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science and Mathematics is designed for students who are interested in the flexibility and diversity of a li...

  • Natural Science and Mathematics, Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    The Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science and Mathematics is designed for students who are interested in the flexibility and diversity of a li...

  • Natural Science and Mathematics, Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts (Online)

    120 Credits

    Mathematics is the science of structure, order, and relation that has evolved from counting, measuring, and describing the shapes of objects...

  • Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

    120 Credits

    Earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing in a hands-on, cre­ative learning environment. You’ll learn crucial nursing skills in an up-to-date...

  • Nursing, Administration, Master of Science

    37 Credits

    An M.S.N. degree prepares registered nurses with advanced practice nursing knowledge in the areas of nursing administration. Nurses with thi...

  • Nursing, Education, Master of Science

    37 Credits

    An M.S.N. degree with the Nursing Education track prepares registered nurses with advanced practice nursing knowledge in the areas of nursin...

  • Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Master of Science

    44 Credits

    An M.S.N. degree prepares registered nurses with advanced practice as a family nurse practitioner. Nurses with this advanced knowledge and p...

  • 12 Credits

    The School of Education is offering a 12-hour Graduate Certificate in Online Instruction and Assessment (SCOIA) consisting of four courses.Â...

  • Political Science, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    The Political Science degree serves several student populations, including high school graduates wishing to pursue careers in political scie...

  • Political Science, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    Political science is the study of governments, public policies, and political processes, systems, and political behavior. A degree in politi...

  • Political Science, Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) (Online)

    30 Credits

    The online Master of Arts for Teachers in Political Science combines coursework in education and political science to prepare you to be a du...

  • Political Science, Master of Arts (Online)

    30 Credits

    The online Master of Arts in Political Science offers instruction in the approaches and methods political scientists use to analyze and expl...

  • Political Science, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    18 Credits

    The online Graduate Certificate in Political Science provides graduate-level instruction to students interested in obtaining advanced skills...

  • Psychology, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    Psychology is the scientific study of how humans and animals adapt their behavior to the physical and social environments in which they live...

  • Psychology, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    Psychology is the scientific study of how humans and animals adapt their behavior to the physical and social environments in which they live...

  • Pure Mathematics, Undergraduate Certificate (Online)

    15 Credits

    The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Pure Mathematics provides non-math-major students with the opportunity to enhance their career wi...

  • R.N. to B.S.N., Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) (Online)

    120 Credits

    Ready to pursue a B.S.N. and graduate with an IU Degree? The RN (ASN) to BSN degree completion program is 100% Online! The program provides ...

  • School Psychology , Education Specialist (Ed.S.) (Online)

    65 Credits

    Prepare for a career as a school psychologist with an Ed.S. in School Psychology from IU Online.ÂStudy the school psychologist’s professi...

  • Secondary Education, English, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    This degree will prepare you for licensure to teach English in grades 5-12. Preparation covers both middle and high school classroom.

  • Secondary Education, Mathematics, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    This degree will prepare you for licensure to teach mathematics in grades 5-12. Preparation covers both middle and high school classroom. As...

  • Secondary Education, Science, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    This degree will prepare you for licensure to teach either life science or physical science in grades 5-12. Preparation covers both middle a...

  • Secondary Education, Social Studies, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    This degree will prepare you for licensure to teach social studies in grades 5-12. Preparation covers both middle and high school classroom.

  • Sociology, Bachelor of Science

    120 Credits

    Sociology is the scientific study of society and human interaction. An important goal of this program is to enable students to develop a "so...

  • Sociology, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    Sociology is the scientific study of society, social institutions, and social relationships. It examines the complex social, economic, polit...

  • Spanish, Bachelor of Arts

    120 Credits

    Learning a foreign language can offer many exciting professional opportunities, among them International Business, Law, Medicine, Teaching, ...

  • Spanish, Bachelor of Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    Did you know that Spanish is the official language in 20 countries around the world? And that here in the US, about 13.5 percent of the popu...

  • Spanish, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    18 Credits

    ### What you studyIU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Spanish offers advanced-level instruction in the Spanish language, as well as Hispa...

  • Sustainability Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Online)

    120 Credits

    Sustainability studies is quickly becoming one of the most important fields as the global population faces increasingly pressing environment...

  • Sustainability Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science (Online)

    120 Credits

    This program is for you if you hold an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) from a regionally accredited institution and seek to supplement th...

  • Teaching English Learners, Graduate Certificate (Online)

    18 Credits

    As a teacher pursuing the Graduate Certificate for Teaching English Learners, you will deepen your understanding of students' cultural and l...

  • Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) (Online)

    30 Credits

    IU East's online MSEd in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum offers instruction in current and innovative practices being explored in the fie...

  • Technical and Professional Writing, Undergraduate Certificate

    18 Credits

    The Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing is intended for all students, whether they are IU East degree-seeking students, gradua...

  • Transition to Teaching (T2T), Elementary, Graduate Program

    24 Credits

    Ready for a career change? Become a teacher!- Teachers inspire and get inspired.- Teachers are in-demand.- Teachers make a difference....

  • Transition to Teaching (T2T), Secondary, Graduate Program

    18 Credits

    Ready for a career change? Become a teacher!- Teachers inspire and get inspired.- Teachers are in-demand.- Teachers make a difference....

  • Women's and Gender Studies, Undergraduate Certificate

    18 Credits

    The certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program which focuses on the understandings of women’s experiences...

  • Degrees, Majors & Certificates (2024)

    FAQs

    Is it better to get a certificate or a degree in it? ›

    While possessing a traditional 4-year college degree can potentially give applicants a leg up in the job search, certifications are often the main requirement for many roles in tech. IT certifications serve as industry-recognized credentials, validating a professional's expertise in specific areas and skill sets.

    What is a degree of certificate? ›

    A degree certificate or diploma is awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study. The Tepper Admissions Office asks that international students upload a copy of the degree certificate/diploma they received from their undergraduate institution.

    Is a certificate the same as a major? ›

    A certificate is like a “mini-minor,” a concentrated set of classes grouped around a particular subject matter, typically between 15-21 credits. Unlike a major or minor, however, the courses typically come from several academic departments.

    What are the four types of degrees? ›

    The four types of college degrees are associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees. Colleges classify associate and bachelor's degrees as undergraduate degrees and master's and doctoral degrees as graduate degrees. Within those categories, you can earn many types of degrees.

    What is the best certificate to get for IT? ›

    Top IT certifications
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
    • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
    • Certified Data Professional (CDP)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    Mar 15, 2024

    Are certificates as valuable as degrees? ›

    Is It Better to Have a Degree or Certificate? Each type of credential offers a different experience. For example, Pena said that a degree, by design, is “a much more expansive educational experience.” In contrast, a certificate is “more targeted and more specific to a particular domain or field of expertise.”

    What is the shortest degree to get? ›

    Associate's degrees are completed quickly, usually in two years or less (see below) and are often delivered by community colleges that offer affordable tuition rates.

    Why get a certificate instead of a degree? ›

    Generally speaking, certificates offer 'bite-sized' pieces of education that usually provide practical workplace skills in a short period of time. Meanwhile, college degrees provide a larger educational base and take a bit longer to complete.

    Is a certificate higher than a degree? ›

    Both types of programs typically require a high school diploma as a prerequisite, but degree programs are typically more rigorous than certificate programs in their application processes and in their coursework. Also, a certificate does not serve as a direct alternative to a degree.

    Can you do a major and a certificate at the same time? ›

    Certificates can be added to an associate, bachelor's or master's program, but they can also be in a directly related field of study.

    What's the difference between an associate's degree and a certificate? ›

    Depth of Study. Associate degree programs cover a broader range of subjects, including general education courses and more extensive coursework in a chosen field, providing a more rounded education. In contrast, certificate programs are highly focused and designed to develop specific skills needed for particular jobs.

    What is the difference between a certificate and a bachelor's degree? ›

    Certificate vs Degree in Length

    You could potentially earn a certificate in less than a year, whereas you'd need at least two years to complete an associate's degree and four years for a bachelor's degree program. This is true with graduate-level certificates as well.

    What is a two-year degree called? ›

    An associate degree is a two-year degree typically offered at community colleges, technical colleges, and career colleges. However, some four-year universities offer them as well. Examples of some associate degrees include Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS).

    What is an 8 year degree called? ›

    An “eight-year degree” typically refers to a doctorate degree or PhD. Although some doctorates can be completed in as little as three years, these degrees typically require more time studying highly specialized subjects.

    What is the lowest type of degree? ›

    Associate degrees (undergraduate)

    An associate degree is an education level beyond a high school diploma but not yet to the level of a bachelor's degree. Typically, associate degrees are two-year programs (or 60 course hours) offered in community colleges and technical colleges.

    Certificate Vs Degree - Career KarmaCareer Karmahttps://careerkarma.com ›

    A degree is an academic honor awarded by an educational institution, typically a college or university, that shows potential employers that you have completed r...
    Also, in some cases, certificates can be earned while pursuing a degree. At Columbia Southern University, several of our certificates, like cybersecurity and em...
    Wondering whether to pursue a degree or certificate program? Learn the differences between degree and certificate programs and the benefits of each.

    Can you get an IT job with only a certificate? ›

    Many top IT careers don't require college degrees. Hiring managers are looking for job candidates who can get the job done, regardless of their academic credentials. Self-education, training programs and certifications could be your ticket to a rewarding tech job.

    Is getting an IT certificate worth IT? ›

    Having an IT certification that aligns with the job you're pursuing gives you an advantage when hiring managers look at your resume. In fact, a certification can be a qualifier for the position. Many organizations both in the public and private sectors require some professionals to certify and maintain certifications.

    Are certificates worth IT programming? ›

    “Programming certifications can definitely catch the eye of recruiters and hiring managers, and are especially valuable for those early in their career or who are switching careers to demonstrate their skills and competency,” Payne says.

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