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What Are Non-degree Programs?
Learn how non-degree programs enrich lifelong learning, help you gain promotions, educate you about new research in your field, and help you gain marketable credentials.
November 8, 2024
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Earning a degree can be a rewarding way to deepen your knowledge, develop key job skills, and increase your career opportunities. With these resources, you can make the best choice for you and your unique educational journey.
Explore degrees from top universities
Taking the next step in your education is a powerful investment in your future. Consider undergraduate options or graduate programs designed to advance your career, with the information you need to make confident and informed decisions.
Explore degrees by level—Learn the differences between bachelor’s, master’s, and professional degrees, and find the right fit for your goals.
Discover degrees by subject—Compare programs across fields like business, computer science, and health to see what aligns with your interests.
Get general degree advice—Find answers to common questions about choosing, applying, and succeeding in online degree programs.
Looking for the right degree? Find accredited online degree programs on Coursera tailored to your goals.
这取决于您有兴趣获得的学位。 Coursera 上的许多学士学位都来自美国院校,如乔治城大学的通识教育文学学士学位,允许学生转修以前获得的一些大学学分。 有些课程,如北德克萨斯大学的应用艺术与科学学士学位和普通商业 理学士学位,属于学位完成课程,需要转学分才能入学。
*每所大学会根据机构政策确定预先批准的转移学分数量,这些学分可能计入学位要求。详情请咨询各学位课程。
您还可以先在 Coursera 上注册大学预先批准的课程、专业和证书,为在线学位课程积累学分。 如果您决定申请并被录取,您所完成的课程可以计入您的学位要求。
Coursera 合作伙伴大学的许多学位课程可根据您的时间安排,设计为兼职或全职学习。
本科学位需要 2 到 6 年的时间,具体取决于您可以转入的大学学分(如果适用)和每个学位课程的长度。 例如,BITS Pilani建议每周用 25 个小时学习课程,而伦敦大学则建议每周用 28 个小时。
研究生学位需要一到三年的时间。
从注册会计师到医生助理,许多职业都要求您在从业前获得硕士学位。 其中包括理疗师、听力学家、建筑师、执业护士、中学后教育工作者、遗传咨询师、学校管理人员、社会工作者、图书馆员、婚姻咨询师、临床心理学家和考古学家。