Associate in Arts... Associate of Arts??

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  1. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

    Who is ready for Maniac Craniac's next nit-picky useless thread?

    So, now that I have my diploma, I realize that my degree is not an "of" but an "in." I understand that this makes absolutely no difference at all, but I'm wondering why Excelsior would use slightly different nomenclature than the vast majority of other colleges. A net search turns up a very small amount of colleges that offer an Associate "in" Arts, and there doesn't seem to be a college in the entire world that offers a Bachelor "in" Arts or Science... so what gives?

    The reason why this is on my mind is because that would make my degree an "Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts." Two "ins" just sounds strange, whereas "of" just sounds nicer to me.

    By now, I know that most of you regret opening this thread, so I will reward you with this: :banana:
     
    Maniac Craniac, Oct 20, 2010
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  2. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    No regrets, I'm with you. That's weird, and seemingly weird for no reason.

    -=Steve=-
     
    SteveFoerster, Oct 20, 2010
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  3. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    I googled 'Associate in Arts degree' and up came several universities that use this title. Once you get your Bachelor in Arts in Liberal Studies you can forget about your AA.
    :tounge-in-cheek:
     
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    Ian Anderson, Oct 20, 2010
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  4. Anthony Pina

    Anthony Pina Active Member

    I have seen it both ways. The wording "in" vs. "of" is completely up to the institution.
     
    Anthony Pina, Oct 20, 2010
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  5. james_lankford

    james_lankford New Member

    white out + diploma + Bic ball point pen = solved
     
    james_lankford, Oct 21, 2010
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  6. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

    Great, now I have an MBA!
     
    Maniac Craniac, Oct 21, 2010
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  7. CalDog

    CalDog New Member

    So Excelsior offers the degrees of "Associate in Arts" and "Associate in Science", but also "Bachelor of Arts" and "Bachelor of Science". Whatever.

    Excelsior also offers a "BPS in Technology Management". BPS stands for "Bachelor in Professional Studies" in the headline at the top of the page, and "Bachelor of Professional Studies" a few sentences later.
     
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    CalDog, Oct 21, 2010
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  8. emissary

    emissary New Member

    Is that a Master's in Business Administration?

    I always love a dancing banana. Here's two. :banana::banana:
     
    emissary, Oct 21, 2010
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  9. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

    I'm not surprised. I have noticed in my short relationship with the school that they are consistently inconsistent. The only two things that Exelsior can guarantee you when you enroll are fees and typos.
     
    Maniac Craniac, Oct 21, 2010
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  10. MISin08

    MISin08 New Member

    :party:

    But "in" is grammatical...tsk, and to think you hold a degree, too...

    Phillip
     
    MISin08, Oct 21, 2010
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  11. RBTullo

    RBTullo Member

    Hey M.C.,

    My two-cents worth, maybe it is an Associate in Science versus a Bachelor of Science because there aren't any majors or concentrations at the Associate level?
     
    RBTullo, Oct 21, 2010
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  12. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    Yeah, Associate in Arts does sound a bit weird. I much prefer Associate of Arts.
     
    Ted Heiks, Oct 21, 2010
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  13. FLA Expatriate

    FLA Expatriate New Member

    Wow! As a degree holder of both "types" -- Associate in Arts from City Colleges of Chicago (not in my sig) and Associate of Arts in Foreign Language from ACC -- I've never really considered this topic. As a matter of fact, I dug out the diplomas to check the wording.
     
    FLA Expatriate, Oct 22, 2010
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  14. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

    So you have three associate's degrees?
     
    Maniac Craniac, Oct 22, 2010
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  15. threedogs

    threedogs New Member

    Me!Me!ME!!! :popcorn:

    I agree that is sounds strange.

    Yes!! Totally worthwhile!! Thank you.

    O.K., I think there isn't much you can do right now... apart from...

    Maybe a little artistic talent and a bottle of ... White-Out? :aargh4:

    At least when you get your Bachelor's degree, it will trump the Associates, so it should matter less. :eek13: Right?
     
    threedogs, Oct 22, 2010
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  16. threedogs

    threedogs New Member

    :banana::banana: Aren't they great??? :banana::banana:
     
    threedogs, Oct 23, 2010
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  17. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

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    Maniac Craniac, Oct 23, 2010
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  18. threedogs

    threedogs New Member

    That is hilarious! I never saw that episode - now I know why I love the dancing banana! I love Family Guy!! :laugh2:
     
    threedogs, Oct 23, 2010
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  19. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    How can I get a dancing banana icon?
     
    Ted Heiks, Oct 23, 2010
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  20. threedogs

    threedogs New Member

    It's a secret. :shhh: If we told you, we'd have to...

    ah, nah, that's not true. can't really be that mean...:pirate:

    When you post your reply, choose 'advanced' - then below the icons on the right, there is a little link 'More.' That'll get you a whole bunch more to choose from, including the certain-to-cheer-up-everyone (except if you're Peter in Family Guy, of course), Dancing Banana.
     
    threedogs, Oct 23, 2010
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