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.
Elective Courses. A big part of the college credits required when working toward a general associate's degree is elective courses. Most colleges allow up to 24 credit hours of elective courses as part of the 60 total college credits required.