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Types of degrees
Undergraduate students can earn 4 types of degree at Fisher College:
4-year programs
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
2-year programs
(equivalent to the first 2 years of a bachelor's degree):
- Associate of Arts
- Associate of Science
On graduation from an associate's degree, you have a number of option open to you for further study or career pathways.
STRUCTURE OF DEGREES IN THE USA
Fisher College offers both associate's and bachelor's degrees. Associate degrees are granted after two years of successful study, and bachelor's degrees after four years.
Your first year
As a freshman in America, the focus is on introductory courses in a wide range of subjects. There is usually a compulsory core curriculum including mathematics, science, English, history, logic and psychology. There is also a choice of electives in subjects that interest you. This is your chance to take introductory courses in what you hope will become your main discipline of study (known as your major). For example, you might take economics as a Freshman if you wish to study a Business major.
On the Foundation Diploma program, you will study the equivalent of the Freshman year academic courses required for all Fisher College undergraduate degree programs (including management), and be ready to join a degree program in:
Your second year
In your sophomore year, you will complete the core curriculum and advance in some subjects to the next tier. Those bachelor's degree students who have decided on a major may begin taking prerequisite classes at this time. At the end of the second year of successful study, associate's degree students will graduate.
Your third year
In the third year of a bachelor's degree, as a junior, you will:
- have declared your major.
- undertake more focused and in-depth study
- begin the advanced coursework for your major.
Your fourth year
In the fourth year of a bachelor's degree, as a senior, you will:
- take your last exams.
- complete the final classes required for your degree.
- have earned at least 120 credit hours during your program.
Academic progression
You must maintain academic good standing to continue to the next year of your degree program. Fisher College measures this ability by your cumulative grade point average (GPA). To help you maintain satisfactory progress toward attaining a degree, Fisher College provides many academic support programs.
