Help me understand AAS degree & what I should be doing b4 I put myself further behind

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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I went to a community college as you probably figured out. I was put in a AAS program, and I've been selecting my classes off their requirements. So far, I completed 55 out of 60 units. I'll be a junior. I applied and got admitted to one of my top selected school. However, I chose to defer my admission, and decided it was best to stay an extra semester at my CC to figure my future prospect. ( undeclared major). </p>

<p>Now, my first problem is registering classes. I am only missing a science course and 1 elective from my AAS program. Whether the degree is useless, or not, I don't have a major in mind so like i said, I am basing my classes off that program. I am a full time student, and would need 2 other classes to fill. What classes should I take. I would think since my admission to my transfer school was defer for spring term, I would use their website and select classes that will fulfill their gen ed requirements. Am I right? Or, is that risky? I don't want to waste money and time for classes that won't benefit me. </p>

<p>Is this the correct path? AAS covers general ed requirements? my last 2 year is working towards my major? I am not register for any "upper division courses" right now!</p>

<p>My second problem is finding my major. It's no easy task since my career will be on the line. I am already a semester or a year behind a normal person. I know I'll be further behind If I didn't question myself, so I am pleading for a bit of security and direction. Please.</p>

<p>I am confused, depressed and unmotivated right now. I have a 3.2 cumulative GPA with visible upward trend. Only real experience I had was 2 jobs working retail. I am 20, and I will be a junior. Help!!!</p>

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<p>Woah, I’m in the same exact boat as you. No idea what I want to do either.</p>

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<p>In most states, the advantage of having an AAS degree is that the transferring (into) institution will automatically agree that you have completed all your general education graduation requirements. You won’t have to worry whether or not any particular class ‘counts’ and you can then concentrate on taking classes in your major.</p>

<p>The above assumes that you are transferring to a public university in the same state as the community college. If that assumption is incorrect, then the AAS degree is not as important. </p>

<p>I wouldn’t worry about being ‘behind’; many students take 5 years to complete their B.A. degree, and in any event, nobody cares how long you spent. </p>

<p>You should consider a few majors that sound interesting to you and try taking an introductory class in that field (assuming that you haven’t already done so). Talk to an academic adviser and then look at fields that interest you and have a decent chance for employability.</p>

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<p>I could be wrong. Most AAS credits do not transfer well to to the BS at the 4-year school.
If you want to transfer, get youself an AS degree.</p>