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EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS IN CALIFORNIA
VOCATIONAL
CERTIFICATE
 Major Courses Only - Number of units required varies. A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill. Offered by community colleges and private educational
organizations. Can be helpful in obtaining or upgrading employment.
ASSOCIATE
DEGREE
 Major Courses PLUS General Education Courses & Electives, 60 units required. Usually referred to as AA or AS (Associate of Arts or Science) Degrees. Normally requires 2 years or 4 semesters of full-time work. Offered by community colleges.
BACHELORS
DEGREE
 Major Courses PLUS General Education & Minor or Electives, approximately 124-132 total units required. Usually referred to as BS or BA (Bachelors of Science or Arts) Degrees. Normally requires 4 years of full-time work. You may complete the first 2 years at a community college and then transfer to a 4-year university.
MASTERS
DEGREE
 Bachelors Degree PLUS graduate courses in specialized area. Bachelors Degree units (124-132) PLUS about 36 units. Usually referred to as MS or MA (Masters of Science or Arts) Degrees. Normally requires 2 additional years full-time work AFTER completion of Bachelors Degree.
DOCTORATE
DEGREE
 Advanced training beyond a Bachelors or Masters degree. Units vary, depending on field of
study. Usually referred to as Ph.D. or Ed.D. (Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Education), etc. Normally requires 3 to 5 additional years of full-time work AFTER completion of Masters Degree

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