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Q: community college?
I earned an associates degree for electronic technology at this community college a year ago. if i decide to go for another degree (accounting) at the same school, would i have to take the same courses over again? for example, i took english comp I and II, calculus, psychology for electronic technology. Since those courses are also apart of the accounting program, would i have to take it again? remember i'm not changing majors, i already have an associates degree. i'm trying to get another associates degree in a different field, would i have to take those courses again?

A: i have two associates. for the first one I took 62 semester units. for the second one i took only 32 units. you don't need to retake classes you passed. maybe if they were too many years back.

Q: What's the difference between community college and regular college ?
I'm planning on becoming a police officer after HS.And I'm not planning on attending University, instead I plan on attending college and get some sort of degree...Where should I start ? I'm planning on following a course in general Law, in order to become a police officer. Should I attend community college or regular college? What's the difference ? Correct me If I'm wrong, but is community college local and you basically attend class for the day and go home at night just like High School ? And is regualr college, an establishment where you live in a dorm on campus and attend college for the year, and get the summer off ? Thank you I appreciate it All and all, I'm Canadian and trying to find a college where I will be able to follow a general law course for 2-3 years

A: A community college is affordable and only issues AA degrees. You pay by units for classes and not a set semester fee. That's why it's more affordable. As for a university, this is a four year establishment where one can obtain a bachelor's degree in any subject they carry. If you want to just get your general education, then you go to a community college and transfer over to a university to obtain a bachelor's degree. Many people opt for community college because they are working and can't go to school full time. A university charges you a set fee for semester, it's very expensive and you have to pretty much go full time to get your money's worth. My husband is in law enforcement and you don't need a degree. But if you desire a degree, then I highly recommend criminal justice or sociology or even psychology. Those are beneficial in that field as well as law. I hope this helped! Good luck on what you decide. :)

Q: Transferring from a community college - How does it work?
I am confused about how transferring from a community college works. After completing 2 years at a community college, can you just apply and transfer to any other college/university, or only if they accept the credits? Do only certain colleges and universities accept credits from only certain community colleges? Do you need to know if the 4-year college will accept the credits for the classes at the community college BEFORE applying to a community college?

A: I do not think you have anything to worry about because the transition between the Associate's and Bachelor's levels is usually smooth. 1. What you have to look out for very much is that your credits will only transfer if you have C's or above, some schools have stricter rules but in general, if you have no grades worse than C's, everything will transfer. 2. Find an accredited institution because credits from a non-accredited school will not transfer.

Q: What community college is closest to the University of Maryland college park?
A friend and I wanted to share an apartment together in Maryland but she didn't have enough money for the actual University. So instead she's going to a community college. Where is the best place that is close to University of Maryland College park?

A: I am going to guess PG community college...i believe it is about 20ish minutes away... She may want to check out UMUC, it has ties to UM, but seems a little cheaper.

Q: How many community colleges in America allow special diploma recipients to go to a community college?
I recently met someone at my community college, with a special diploma, she's near 40, and struggles with her remedial classes. To my understanding my college requires at least a GED if not a high school diploma. I was under the impression a special education diploma wasn't sufficient enough.

A: depends on what state you are in.Some states,they will take someone without a high school diploma for some courses like remedial classes,but they can not go into some degree programs. Some states,they will not admit you at all without a diploma.

Q: Can a person transfer from one community college to another cc and still receive a associate degree?
Can a person transfer from one community college to another community college and still receive and associates degree? Is there a certain amount of credits that once you exceed that number of credits that you can't transfer from one community college to another community college? Has anybody done this before?

A: It really depends on how many of your credits transfer. Not all credits from the first community college will be equivalent to classes at the second community college. In this case, they would then become electives. Also, many colleges require students to take a certain number of hours in their university to get the degree. The number of required hours will vary by school, though. They do this to prevent people from taking 99% of their classes at a separate university, transferring and taking 1% of their classes at THEIR institution and asking for a degree from them. They won't say you can't transfer, but they may require you to take extra classes to make up for the requirement you need to take at their college.

Q: About transfering from Community College to University but Also have Foreign Transcript?
Hi: I am planning to transfer to CSUEB the coming winter from a community college. My problem is, in addition to the transcript from community college I also have a foreign transcript which I think I might have some credits to transfer, so I am wondering do I need to turn the foreign transcript with my community college transcript together? Or I can turn if after I have been admitted into the University because I have heard 1 of my friend who got rejected for the reason of too many units.

A: You need to check the school's requirements. They may want an evaluation of the foreign transcript in which case it goes to an evaluation service direct from the foreign school. Get your credit if you think it may transfer! Even if it transfers as elective it may help you graduate faster.

Q: Can I transfer my community college credits to another out of state community college?
I registered for Golden West Community College, and I will be going there for Fall 2008. However, I want to move to Colorado to attend community college there, maybe at Pikes Peak or Pueblo Community College. Will my credits be transferable? Thanks so much, any links will be helpful, cause i can't find anything on the college's websites. I need proof for my parents, but information is just fine.

A: yes, you can, but you might want to call both of the colleges and ask them to be on the safe side. But there are some credits that wont transfer even to another community college in your own state such as beginning math courses.... Good Luck!

Q: What universities can a Community College student with a 4.0 GPA expect to be able to transfer to?
I've completed 49 credits at my local community college. I have a 4.0 GPA, Phi Theta Kappa membership, and multiple Honors classes under my belt. I'm planning to just transfer to a public university in my state. But theoretically, what are some of the more well known Universities that accept Community College transfer students, especially ones with impressive academic performance at their CC?

A: You've got loads of options. Possibly not ivy-league because I believe you need to transfer to them by sophomore year, but it doesn't hurt to look... What I'd do is go to to collegeboard.com. Do the college matchmaker and see what comes up that sounds familiar. You can select for high school GPA, but I imagine it'll be pretty close. Remember loads of schools will probably give you some sort of scholarship for such a great GPA!

Q: How to get a teaching position at a community college?
I have a BA in Anthropology and I am finishing my MA in Human Sexuality Studies. I am very very interested in teaching at a JC or community college. I know right off the bat I am going to have difficulty getting equivalency status granted to teach Anthropology. However, that aside, are there any tips to securing a teaching position when I will be competing with MA's and PhD's in Anthro? I am interested in the Los Rios Community College district in Sacramento, CA and will be moving up there after I get married next summer. I know that being a part of the community is key to the community college atmosphere and experience, and I will be trying to do that in whatever way possible. Any other tips or ideas on how to get a teaching position at a JC?

A: First- remember you will probably have to teach at more than one CC to make a living wage - adjuncts [read: peons] are the norm in academia now even if you have [as I do] a PhD. Second - because of the facts of the market now it helps if you live in an area with many CCs. Third - check out the Chronicle of Higher Education's job site and tips esp. for adjuncts and CC jobs - you can even sign up for job alerts in your field [also- go to your local reference librarian esp. at a University and ask for search site for employment in CCs and in your field]. Fourth - focus on teaching where you are now, rather than publications. It also helps if you are familiar [even to taking a course] with the higher ed. requirements in your state and advising students about how to meet them. If you can get evaluations on your classroom performance -even if just from your professors- this will help a lot. All things being equal though - the candidate with a proven teaching record outshines one without. Fifth - it always helps to know an insider and to have good references -be sure to tell anyone you ask for refs that you want to teach not try -at the moment- for tenure track it makes a difference. Sixth - good luck!

Q: How can I find the right community college before I come to the United States?
I have been trying to pin down the right community college. The task is a lot harder than I have ever imagined. This is because there are no websites for the community colleges which are within the location I am looking for. Moreover, when I search for community colleges in general without specifying a location, the websites I come across always have a form to be filled out and emailed to them (in the homepage) and there are no details about the programs, fees, schedules, etc. How can I find the right community college before I come to the United States?

A: Try some educational agencies nearby. There are usually some companies who helps people find schools. Alternatively you can ask your school teacher for help or guidance.

Q: What is the best community college in Washington State and lowest cost?
I'm deciding on going back to college- for a second degree. My frist one is in business, but I had a change of heart and now I want to apply to dental school. But I don't want to spent extra money on my general classes. Any advice on which community college is the lowest cost near the seattle area?

A: Check to see if the dental schools that you wish to attend accepts two year degrees./ They may want a four year degree.

Q: Is two years at a community college ok for an aviation career?
Well, I don't really want to spend much money on college... I already have many backup plans if aviation does not work out for me, so a four year degree is just something I don't want right now. Instead I thought getting an Associates degree at my local community college would be ok. I looked at a lot of Airline job applications and it says to be competitive you should have some college... I think this is a good idea because it will allow me to spend more money on getting flight hours. What do you guys think?

A: I saw some of your other questions too, and I commend you for doing your homework ahead of time before beginning a career in aviation. I think, however, that you have already made up your mind not to go to a 4 year college, and you are looking for someone with experience to give you an answer that will validate that decision. In other words, you are asking the right questions, but you are ignoring the answers you don't want to hear. There are any number of possible career paths in aviation. It is not necessarily true that you will not have any chance of a career without a 4 year degree. However, you may find that some doors are closed to you as a result of lacking that degree. Aviation is a challenging and competitive industry, and there are many hurdles for you to overcome no matter what. It would be terribly unfortunate to find yourself at 30-35 years old desperately wishing you had that on your resume. I'm not going to tell you that you MUST get a 4 year degree, but you would be wise to give it serious consideration. Remember also that college isn't about the facts and information you get. It's about the maturity, life experience, new perspectives, and sense of accomplishment you get from going through with it. In any event, I doubt very seriously that you would ever find yourself regretting the experience 10, 15, or 20 years from now. On the other hand, if you don't go...... Think about it! Keep doing your homework, talk to many pilots, and don't exclude any possibility at this point in your life. Good luck!

Q: What is the difference between a community college and a university?
I just started at Columbia Gorge community college and plan to go to Oregon state university in 2 years. I would like to know how different are community colleges and universities.

A: Community colleges are smaller, are more numerous and give less academically challenging degrees (which is why they only take two years). The average age is also higher in community colleges because many people within the community, a lot who even have 4-year degrees, take classes for fun or personal enrichment. They are often a stepping stone to four year universities for students who are unprepared or unable to jump right into a four year full time university setting. You are much less likely to find international or even out-of-state students at a community colleges.

Q: Transferring from a community college to a university question?
Is it possible to transfer from a community college to a university early before i finish my AA? The first semester isnt even over yet, but i want to know if it is possible if i can transfer by next year. Right now i really feel like i'm going no where with my life in this community college and i feel like i have to leave! I really cant stand my town any longer! I really want to go to the University of Central Florida, i've already been to a tour, and i loved it.

A: Call and ask an admissions counselor their policies on transferring in and then go from there. You should be able to though