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Associate of Arts vs. Associate of Science

[ uh-soh-shee-ituhv ahrts ]
noun
  1. a two-year associate's degree granted by junior and community colleges for studies in liberal arts, as the social sciences or the humanities. Abbreviation: A.A.
[ uh-soh-shee-ituhv sahy-uhns ]
noun
  1. a two-year associate's degree granted by junior and community colleges for studies in science or math, as biology, computer science, or engineering. Abbreviation: A.S.

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