How do you get a BA degree?

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The question specifically asks about a "Bachelor of Arts" degree. The inquirer may just want the definition of a "bachelor's degree". The following is from the 'American Heritage Dictionary': "bachelor's degree n. An academic degree conferred by a college or university upon those who complete the undergraduate curriculum. Also called baccalaureate."

Such a degree must meet the requirements of a "four year college or university". The school traditionally has required so many credit hours: e.g., approximately 120 (plus) credit hours. The last "two years" of classes must be include an approved program of classes from the "upper division" with an emphasis on a major subject agreed upon. Sometimes the "four years" can be extended by elective courses by the student or required prerequisites.

In the past, the difference between the BA (bachelor of arts) and the BS (bachelor of science) has been a foreign language requirement.

If the questioner is interested in getting a bachelor's degree, he/she should decide on the "major" subject to pursue and the requirements at the senior college or university he/she wishes to graduate from. With the plan of courses in hand he/she may attend a community college (2 year school) before attending the selected senior college. The senior college's requirements are however the one to meet. The two year school has its own requirements for its AA or AS degrees. The student may or may not wish to get the Associated degree. Nevertheless such a degree usually guarantees that the total credit hours will be transferred and accepted at the senior institution.

I hope this information from a former school teacher will help you get started. If you do not have a high school diploma, some colleges will accept a GED diploma (a state/county sponsored diploma).

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