Although hospital officials say the number of boarder babies is growing, the problem is so recent that nationwide statistics aren't available. There's not even a standard definition, although Rice defines boarder babies as infants who are ready for discharge but have not had a parental visit for 30 days.
Bachelor's degree programs are usually 4-year courses of study available at colleges and universities that provide more advanced study in a particular major. While most individuals do not need both, an associate's degree can be counted toward the first half of a bachelor's degree program.
The associate's degree is a two year degree that can be earned at a community or technical college. Credits from an associates degree may be applied toward a bachelor's degree (be sure to check the transfer requirements of the school to which you intend to transfer). Bachelor's degree is a four-year degree. A Master's degree is a degree that shows you have mastered a certain subject. It typically takes two years beyond a Bachelor's degree to achieve. A Doctorate degree is a degree that typically qualifies a person to teach in a particular field.