Can I Use Classes Earned In A Bachelors Degree To Get An Associates Degree?
I know this is a simple question but I’m stuck for some reason. I’m planning on going to a 4 year University for a Computer Science Degree and a Business Minor. Now I’m also interested in Computer Forensics and they don’t offer it at my 4 year college. My question is can I use classes I learn during my Bachelors Degree to speed up an Associates degree at another college. For example my core classes, would I have to pay them some money or have to take the classes again. I would doubt it but I’m unsure. Thanks for any input.
In general, if you’ve completed a Bachelor’s degree, most Community Colleges will waive your core requirement classes. This also works the other way – if you complete an A.A. or an A.S. (but not an A.A.S.), 4 year universities will waive the core requirements.
Since C.S. and Computer Forensics are so similar, you will probably be able to apply quite a few of your non-core credits as well, but keep in mind that most schools have a ‘credit-cap’ on how many classes you can transfer, or they’ll require you to take a certain number of credits at their institution before they’ll give you a degree. The Registrar’s office at the college with the Forensics program could tell you what their limits are.
Good luck!
Most community colleges would accept many of your credits.
I wanted to find this out too. Thanks for asking it.