Looking for a new and exciting career, or a promotion in your current job? Perhaps its time to consider going back to school to get the education you need to be truly successful.

Traditional Schools are junior colleges, colleges, and universities that offer options for higher education in a traditional classroom setting. With a high school diploma or GED, undergraduate students can apply to a traditional school to earn various types of degrees such as an Associate Degree (AA or AS) or a Bachelor's Degree (Baccalaureate). Post-graduates can continue their education to obtain a Master's Degree (such as MA or MS) or a Doctorate Degree (PhD or Terminal Degree). More and more traditional schools also offer continuing education classes or certification in any number of fields.

An Associate Degree requires the successful completion of a sub-baccalaureate curriculum, usually requiring a minimum of 2 years (or the equivalent) of full-time college-level study or completion of 60 to 64 semester hours. An Associate Degree is the highest degree offered at a community college or trade school.

Traditional Schools offer a Bachelor's Degree, also called a Baccalaureate or undergraduate degree, requires the successful completion of the first 4 years of university study (known as undergraduate study), often in preparation for a Master's Degree.

Traditional Schools also offer a Master's Degree (also known as a Postgraduate Degree) requires 1 to 2 years of full-time equivalent preparation beyond the Bachelor's Degree.

A Doctorate Degree (also known as a PhD or Terminal Degree) is the highest level of academic degree possible, and the award implies recognition of the recipient as an equal by the faculty at the university in which the study took place. There are three types of Doctorate Degrees: Research, Terminal/Professional, and Honorary.

Research Doctorates are awarded in recognition of scholarly or academic research representing a unique contribution to human knowledge. Terminal/Professional Doctorates are awarded to those who are considered experts in a particular professional field, such as medicine, theology, or law. Honorary Doctorate Degrees are awarded to those who have made a substantial contribution to a field of study, not necessarily academic. All recipients of a Doctorate Degree are permitted to use the title "Doctor."

It is generally understood that possession of one or more college degrees can create more employment possibilities and vastly increase the earning power of the recipient. Some of the most popular fields of study include Business Administration, Liberal Studies, Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Communication, Humanities and Arts, Law, Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, and Biology. Some colleges and universities will even allow students to create their own special major.

If you are interested in increasing your knowledge and propelling your career to a higher level, register for school today and take the first step towards a college diploma. To learn more about Traditional Schools, Colleges and Universities, and the numerous programs of study offered, please feel free to search the Schools Galore website for more in-depth information and resources.

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