Needing to pause your education is common and can happen for a number of reasons, whether related to financial costs, life demands, or other personal reasons.
If you have college credits but have not obtained an official degree, you may be able to leverage those credits and earn an associate degree. This may allow you to complete a degree in less time and earn a credential to assist you in your career before you complete a bachelor’s degree.
We provide personalized guidance and support to assist you with selecting an option that works best for you. Our professional staff degree completion experts will work closely with you to develop a plan towards reaching your goal of graduation.
The Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts degree is a generalist program that serves many purposes. The degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree. Because of the general nature of the program, students may specialize in a particular field of study that will meet their specific educational needs.
The Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree is a generalist program that serves many purposes. The degree allows students who want a broad education with access to a variety subjects, which creates an opportunity to personalize their experience. Because of the general nature of the program, students may specialize in a particular field of study that will meet their specific educational needs.
The Associate of technical study (A.T.S.)
The Associate of Technical Study degree is an individualized program that is open to students who need a specially designed course of study in a technical field. The program consists of courses that allow students to meet their career goals. Couse requirements are planned with a faculty advisor's help and must be approved by the dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies.
To find out if you can earn an associate degree as you pursue your bachelor’s, talk with one of our degree completion specialists. Please complete this brief inquiry form or contact us to address specific questions and additional information at degreecompletion@kent.edu. We look forward to speaking with you soon