what's the difference between a degree of science and applied science
Both the Associate of Applied Arts and the Associate of Applied Science, or AAS, degree are occupational degrees, which prepare students to work immediately after graduation, unlike transfer degrees, which focus on preparing students to move into bachelorâs degree programs.
slide 1 of 5. Defining an Associate Degree An Associates in Science degree is a two-year degree that focuses on math and science as its core curriculum. The A.S. degree differs from a Associates of Arts or Associates of Applied Science. Associates of Arts is generally a start toward a four-year degree, while the Associates in Applied Science is a degree students can attain in specific areas of study to use for a career in that area.