associate degree

基本解释

Designers usually hold at least a two-year associate degree in fashion design or fine arts.
设计师通常至少持有一张两年的时装设计或美术专业结业证书。
To practice in a dental office, hygienists must earn an associate degree or certificate from a school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission of Dental Accreditation.
想要在牙科诊所工作，医务人员必须在得到美国牙科协会牙科鉴定委员会认证的学校取得一份结业证书或执照。
Forensic science technicians should develop a strong base in math and science as preparation for their associate degree, typically earned in applied science or science-related technology.
司法科学专家应该为准备获取结业证书而在数学和理科方面打好良好的基础，特别是应用科学或者科学相关技术。

The president said jobs requiring at least an associate degree are expected to grow twice as fast in the coming years as jobs requiring no college experience.
Students earn an associate degree.
Incoming Hostos President Matos Rodriguez, whose parents were born in Puerto Rico, said that for every one of the students, the completion of their two years of study leading to their associate degree is a proud achievement.

He spoke of various interventions launched by present government on professional development of teachers, including Associate Degree in Education (ADE).
UNESCO: EDUCATION

An associate degree is a college degree that is awarded to a student who has completed a two-year course of study.