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What is the next step for A.O.S. in Medical Assisting ( Transfering Credits to another College to get a Higher Degree)
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Who Knows in Elmhurst, New York

48 months ago

Hello everyone, I am currently attending school to get my A.O.S. in Medical Assisting. I would like to continue my Education and go for something Higher in my career in the same field. I would like to transfer my 60 credits to another school. Does anyone know of a school in New York? With an A.O.S. can the credits be transfered into a Nursing Degree school? I want to get a Bachelors Degree. Thanks for all your input.

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Dana Scully in Eugene, Oregon

48 months ago

It is my understanding that you cannot transfer any credits obtained in an "A.O.S" because that particular degree is not recognized by the Board of Higher Education. You would need to hold an A.A.S., A.S., or A.A. In order to transfer credits.

You went to a private, technical/vocational college, right? Perhaps you could transfer the credits to another technical college that offered a 4-year degree you were interested in? However, you could not transfer the credit to a standard university.

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Dana Scully in Eugene, Oregon

48 months ago

To clarify, I think that the reason that you can't transfer the credit is because the U.S. Department of Education accredits technical/vocational colleges differently than other 2-year colleges and universities.

It's pretty lame because it makes things hard on people; I have a friend who got an Associates Degree from Pioneer Pacific and she could not transfer any of the credit when she went back to school at community college. She had to end up re-taking a lot of classes. :(

But, like I said, try a career university. Good luck!

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Cavalene in Quincy, Massachusetts

46 months ago

I have a associate of science. Is that AOS degree? I wanted to go into BSN RN degree. Probably I need to retake all the classes again. Is that right?

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Who Knows in Elmhurst, New York

46 months ago

A.O.S. is Associates in Occupational Studies

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Cavalene in Quincy, Massachusetts

46 months ago

I've change my major to Bachelor in Healthcare Management. There is other options after all. Thanks for the feedback

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Paul in Brooklyn, New York

35 months ago

yes you can transfer to the community college in NY la guardia college

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Ty in Saint Albans, New York

33 months ago

I am currently in school to obtain an A.O.S in medical assisting will I be able to transfer these credits to another college to get a A.D.N in Nursing and if so where in NYC ( I know both are associates degrees)Just curious, I really dont have time or energy for alot more schooling, Thanks in advance...

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