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Why You Should Get an Associates Degree!
An Associate Degree is a milestone in your educational journey.
Graduation from SAC is an accomplishment that shows you have achieved a goal. You will also serve as a role model for your family and others in your community to further their education.
An Associate degree is free! You've earned it!
If you plan to obtain a four year degree, you can usually get an Associate degree as you take courses that count towards your Bachelor's degree.
It can increase your competitive ability in the job market.
Individuals with an Associate earn at least $7,000 or higher annual income than high school graduates and are less likely to be unemployed during their lifetime.
You can enhance your job skills in high-demand areas.
Many programs at SAC are in high-demand fields such as nursing, medical assisting, computer information systems, dental assisting, court reporting and American Sign Language. The credentials needed to enter these exciting, well-paying careers are obtainable at SAC.
The Associate degree provides for a smoother transition for transfer.
An Associate degree includes the core curriculum which must be accepted by all Texas public colleges and universities.
You'll gain added incentive and encouragement.
Once you formally graduate from SAC, you will feel empowered to succeed at the next level.
GRADUATION PROJECT:
Primary Objective: To assist students with meeting their educational goals, provide counseling and advisement regarding the Associate degree requirements, and providing information regarding the process of applying for graduation with San Antonio College.
Location: Moody Learning Center, 1st Floor
For more information, contact: Rosa Maria Gonzalez, Counselor, Counseling Center
MLC 123, (210) 486-0342 or (210) 486-0122
Email: rgonzalez1@alamo.edu
DO YOU HAVE 30 COLLEGE LEVEL HOURS OR MORE? GET YOUR DEGREE AUDIT!
Students who have earned a significant amount of college credit (30 or more) hours, are encouiraged to meet with a counselor or faculty advisor to get a degree audit. Students should apply for graduation at least one semester prior to anticipated completion of a degree to get an official degree checklist from the Office of Admissions and Records.
STUDENTS PLANNING TO TRANSFER
Students planning to transfer to a four-year university to complete a Bachelor's degree may be eligible to receive an Associate degree based on completion of the first two years of work on an approved transfer plan. For more information, contact a counselor in the Counseling Center or the Graduation Project office.
- Online Version of the Graduation Application
The application is also available in the Admissions and Records office - Fletcher Administration Center Room 216 or from Graduation Project at MLC 1st Floor.
Students are strongly encouraged to visit with a Counselor to receive a preliminary degree evaluation and to discuss degree options and appropriate catalog year. Counselors are located in the Moody Learning Center 1st Floor, or call for more information at 210-486-0122.