Is there a difference between an A.A. and an A.S.?

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<p>It depends on your state, but usually an A.A. includes all of the general education distribution requirements that are required to earn a B.A. So, when you transfer, the baccalaureate institution understands that you have already satisfied those requirements and are ready to do your majors-level coursework.</p>

<p>Usually an A.S. degree contains more math and science courses as preparation for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) majors. This degree usually does a better job of preparing students to enter baccalaureate programs, ready to take Junior-level coursework. However, the A.S. usually does NOT contain all of the general ed requirements, so you will still have to finish those off after you transfer.</p>

<p>At my CC, Engineering, Math, Physics and Computer Science majors are much better off taking A.S. degrees while the other science majors are better off with A.A. degrees.</p>