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What is the difference between an occupational and an academic associates degree?

April 26, 2017academic Associate degree difference Occupational

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What is the difference between an occupational and an academic associates degree?

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If the highest degree attained was an associate’s degree in a field that prepares a person for a specific occupation, then educational attainment is classified as “Associate’s degree – occupational.” Such course work may, but need not, be creditable towards a bachelor’s degree.