is an associate in arts the same as undergraduate degree?
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, bachelor's degree –granting colleges, and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years.
Degree Programs. Undergraduate degrees available at Illinois State University include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees.