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Associate Degree or Associate’s Degree: Which is Correct?
Question: Is the correct way to say it “Associate Degree” or “Associates Degree”? I always assumed it was plural, “He has an associates degree”. This may be a stupid question, but I bet other people are wondering the same thing!
A:It’s Associates (Like Bachelors, Masters). However, it’s not a college degree anyway. A graduation ceremony doesn’t make it one either. Associates of Arts and Associates of Science are also considerably different. On my resume I have always written “Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from …” Have I just learned something new, or have I caught an erudite mistake? And it would indeed be interesting if Harvard University Extension’s “Associate in Arts” which later became “Adjunct in Arts” is not a college degree. The story is that Harvard changed the nomenclature when other, lesser schools awarded the Associate’s. Either with or without the possessive punctuation mark is in common use.
Apostrophe or Not?
According to a Google search, the apostrophe is four times more common for Bachelors but only slightly more common for Masters degrees. More important is the distinction between *both* the AA & AS, on the one hand, and the AAS (Associate of Applied Science) on the other. AA/AS are intended for transfer into university curricula; the AAS is a terminal vocational (the current popular term actually is “workforce”) credential with no or very little transferability/applicability in a university setting.
Advanced Medical Assisting Associates Degree Profile
This associate’s degree program will give you in-depth training in the hot field of medical assisting. You will learn how to provide advanced administrative and clinical assistance in a healthcare environment or facility such as a doctor’s office, hospital, ambulatory care center, or the like. Clinical duties of medical assistants include taking a patient’s vital signs, explaining treatment, and assisting doctors in patient examinations. Administrative duties include medical billing and coding, records management, and office supervision.
Career Opportunities For Medical Assistants
Graduates of an advanced medical assisting associate’s degree program typically go on to become a:
- Medical Assistant
- Ophthalmology Medical Assistant
- Pediatric Medical Assistant
Typical Courses
Classes for this degree program might include Intro to Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Healthcare Computer Applications, and Keyboarding. Upon completion of this type of degree program, you should understand how to provide basic clinical and medical assistance, such as taking a patient’s vital signs, assisting in examinations, providing secretarial services, and the like.