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Whether you are new to the college scene or are coming to William Woods with previous college experience but are not ready to decide on a bachelor’s program, the associate degree programs at William Woods University are a great way to begin a relationship that will not only enlighten but prepare and lead you forward in your personal or professional career path.
This is your opportunity to explore a range of courses and career paths, learn about what excites you, and shape your focus on future academic endeavors and career goals. It’s the perfect time to discover. And William Woods University is the perfect place.
As a student in one of our associate degree programs, you can expect to be introduced to new ideas and challenge your understanding of the world around you. This solid academic foundation earns you a degree that will benefit you in the workplace. It is also the perfect first step toward a bachelor’s degree. In many areas of study, the associate’s degree will count as half of your bachelor’s degree requirements.
An associate degree is the first rung in the ladder for many jobs. It can give you the edge in hiring and salary for entry-level positions in the business world. As such, it can help you support yourself as you reach for the next rung — the bachelor’s degree. Completing 61 credit hours of prescribed general education fulfills the requirements for admission into any of our degree-completion programs and meets William Woods University’s general education requirements.