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A bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate academic degree offered by BYU-Idaho typically designed to be completed within 7 years. |
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An associate's degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by BYU-Idaho upon the completion of a minimum of 60 credits. |
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| A major is the field of study you focus on most during undergraduate work. Majors are important because they will most likely define your career path after graduation. They prepare you to go on to graduate school or directly into a profession. Studying a particular field marks the beginning of a career direction. |
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| Residency credits are any credits that have been completed from Ricks or BYU-Idaho. There are specific residency credit requirements in order for students to graduate with a particular degree. Associate's Degrees require a minimum of 24 residency credits (on the 2021 catalog and moving forward, the number of residency credits is 15), and a Bachelor's Degree requires a minimum of 30 residency credits. |
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| 2022 and prior To graduate with a bachelor’s degree, you must complete a minimum of 15 BYU-Idaho upper-division credits (300 or 400-level courses). Associate degrees do not require a minimum number of upper-division credits. 2023 and on To graduate with a bachelor’s degree, you must complete a minimum of 30 BYU-Idaho upper-division credits (300 or 400-level courses). Associate degrees do not require a minimum number of upper-division credits. |
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