If you're involved in a fledgling nonprofit organization, you and the other folks active in the group have probably wondered whether or not you should incorporate. Becoming a nonprofit corporation requires some paperwork, but for many groups, the benefits of nonprofit status outweigh the complications.
How much longer would depend on the credit load carried each semester. Typically, an associates degree takes between 60 and 64 credits to complete depending on the specific school, program of study, and state mandates.
Basic courses such as English or English composition are required for a general associate's degree. Lansing Community College requires at least 3 to 4 credits in writing while St. Petersburg College requires 6 credit hours in English composition. The general associate's degree is for students looking to move onto a bachelor's degree in a specific major.