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Bachelor’s Degrees

The Bachelor’s degree is the fundamental unit of higher education. An Associate’s degree may be attained a little sooner, but it is the Bachelor‘s that marks the line between “grad” and “undergrad.” There are two main types of Bachelor’s degrees: BA and BS. Students then choose a primary field of study, called a major. Many also choose a minor concentration. Your choices depend on your interests and the job you plan to land.

A Bachelor’s of Science is the usual goal of students studying any of the physical sciences. It includes heavy focus on mathematical and scientific coursework, so BS students should look forward to challenging math classes like Calculus. A BS usually includes numerous lab courses, and it always includes more math. Chemistry, Biology and Engineering programs often award a BS.

The BA

This stands for Bachelor’s of Arts. It can cover standard art fields, like music, theater or visual art, but lots of other areas also fall in this category. Social sciences like Political Science usually award a BA, and so do Humanities like History or Language Arts.

Certain schools may offer them both as options for some majors, Business, Psychology and Biology being a few. In addition to this, there is also a third Bachelor’s degree option: the BGS. It is not offered at every school, but some students prefer the Bachelor’s of General Studies. While a BGS is perhaps not as impressive as a specialized degree, some students enjoy getting a more well-rounded education.

The standard for a Bachelor’s degree is four years. It may take longer than that, and some students may even finish sooner, but most Bachelor’s degrees require about 120 semester hours. With so many choices to make, it can be intimidating. Look below to start exploring the hundreds of options available to you.

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