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LifeBegins@40
Jul 11, 2006 - 8:29PM
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Which is better - A Certification, AAS or AOS?

Which is better? To get a Certificate for MA, or a Associates in the Applied Sciences or Associate in the Occupational Sciences? I'm about to start the registration for a private college, but before I do, I wanted to know whether to spend all this money for a AAS or AOS with a MA major or just go to a technical school and get a Certification.

Thanks for your help!

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Sales

Are You Still In School? About to start college

Are You Working? Yes - part time

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Jul 11th, 2006 - 8:29 PM
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Tracy
Jul 12, 2006 - 11:02AM
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Re: Which is better - A Certification, AAS or AOS?

I think it depends on what kind of job you are looking for. As an MA, I think certification is sufficient. If you are considering an associates, you may want to look into ADN. JMHO

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA/ CNA/ SN

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Jul 12th, 2006 - 11:02 AM
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LifeBegins@40
Jul 13, 2006 - 9:40PM
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Re: Which is better - A Certification, AAS or AOS?

I went to the college yesterday and 3 semester would could me $33k. That was a estimation. My question is, Is it really worth it to obtain a degree when some have learned MA via Certificate program for a lot less. Can someone give me some insight?

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Are You Still In School? About to start college

Are You Working? Yes - part time

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Jul 13th, 2006 - 9:40 PM
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Tracy
Jul 14, 2006 - 8:50AM
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Re: Which is better - A Certification, AAS or AOS?

That sounds extremely costly. Several have gotten cetificates for around $5,000. Check out your local community colleges before you take the plunge. Around here AAS doesn't matter, only certification for clinical positions.

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Jul 14th, 2006 - 8:50 AM
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LifeBegins@40
Jul 14, 2006 - 3:03PM
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Re: Which is better - A Certification, AAS or AOS?

Thank you Tracey for that insight, because I was pretty bummed out when I sent to the college and they gave me those figures. Only 2 semesters cost $15,000 alone, and it's a course with 3 semesters fulltime, 6 parttime. And in this area (Richmond, Va) MA's typically only average around $21k to $25k. So I wouldn't make enough to pay my regular bills nor my student loans. Crazy huh? Does anyone know why these tech. colleges are charging so much. Most of them in the area cost no less than $20k for an Associates Degree. What's the deal here?

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Are You Working? Yes - part time

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Jul 14th, 2006 - 3:03 PM
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