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.
Sometimes referred to as an associate's degree in general studies, this type of degree is available at community colleges. Every general associate's degree requires the student to fulfill a certain amount of college credits. Most colleges that give general associate's degrees require a minimum of 60 credit hours.