A bachelor's degree is a four-year college certification in a specific field. It is the standard minimum requirement to enter into several careers. It is the most achieved type of degree. Most careers will require a bachelor's degree in general if not a bachelor's degree in the specific field before you can be hired.
The two types of bachelor's degrees are bachelor's degree of science and a bachelor's degree of arts. The type of bachelor's degree you will receive will depend on the choice of your major. Some majors fall under bachelor's degree of science and others fall into a bachelor's degree of arts. This also depends on the university you attend. For example, biology, psychology, education and social studies majors will most likely be considered a bachelor's degree of science whereas theater, philosophy, music and photography majors will most likely be considered a bachelor's degree of arts.
To receive a bachelor's degree you will need to choose a major. A major is a specific area of study that you focus on throughout your career resulting in a certification in that specific field. Some majors will not offer enough credits and will require you to add a minor. A minor is a specific area of study that will be your secondary focus throughout your career that will complement your certification in your chosen field
There are hundreds of different majors and minors to choose from. Different colleges and universities will have different majors and minors available. It is a good idea to look at the majors offered at a college before enrolling. Examples of possible majors and minors include: psychology, philosophy, art, theater, music, journalism, photography, biology, history, chemistry, geology, criminal justice, social work, business, marketing, speech, film.
To achieve a bachelor's degree and obtain certification you will have to complete a list of requirements. Requirements might differ depending on the college or university you attend. Courses are broken down into credits which signify the amount of hours you spend on a course. Usually college classes are between two and four credits. Most universities and colleges will require a minimum of 120 college credits and only 30 to 36 are usually required to be in your chosen major or minor. The other credits are usually spent on required general education courses, such as English and math. On top of credits, colleges and universities usually require a minimum grade point average. The typical grade requirement is a 2.0, which is a C average.
The typical amount spent achieving a bachelor's degree is four years. However, depending on a variety of factors this could take longer. Possible factors include: major or minor choice, grades requirements, passing or failing classes, adding a second major, changing majors, the amount of classes taken a semester, the amount of credits in each class. Bachelor's degrees can take anywhere from three to seven years to complete.