Traditional Schools - The Stepping Stone to Success
By Michael Bustamante

Looking for a new and exciting career, or a promotion in your current job? Perhaps it’s 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.