New Jersey A3889 allows four-year institutions to award associate degrees to students with 60 credits.

New Jersey A3889 permits four-year institutions of higher education to establish programs awarding associate degrees to students who have earned 60 academic credits or more. The bill requires institutions to identify offered degrees, ensure they meet accreditation standards, and provide academic advising. Institutions must also notify students of their eligibility for an associate degree upon completing 60 credits and review associate degrees annually. The Secretary of Higher Education must report annually on the number of associate degrees conferred by four-year institutions.

New Jersey A3889 allows four-year institutions to award associate degrees to students with 60 credits.

New Jersey A3889 permits four-year institutions of higher education to establish programs awarding associate degrees to students who have earned 60 academic credits or more. The bill requires institutions to identify offered degrees, ensure they meet accreditation standards, and provide academic advising. Institutions must also notify students of their eligibility for an associate degree upon completing 60 credits and review associate degrees annually. The Secretary of Higher Education must report annually on the number of associate degrees conferred by four-year institutions.