How Does College Work?
College is a complicated system that allows for flexibility and variety in education. Most students use college to earn an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree. Traditionally, both public and private colleges offer classes for a certain number of credits that contribute to the required credit total.
The curriculum for a four-year bachelor’s degree involves general education credits, which vary by institution. Usually, a freshman takes classes in basic subjects, such as English, history and science, before he moves on to take classes in his major or minor. Sometimes, these 100- and 200-level general education courses can be taken at a two-year community college before transferring to a four-year university. A more thorough education at a two-year college that includes major work results in an associate’s degree.