Although hospital officials say the number of boarder babies is growing, the problem is so recent that nationwide statistics aren't available. There's not even a standard definition, although Rice defines boarder babies as infants who are ready for discharge but have not had a parental visit for 30 days.
Bachelor's degree programs are usually 4-year courses of study available at colleges and universities that provide more advanced study in a particular major. While most individuals do not need both, an associate's degree can be counted toward the first half of a bachelor's degree program.
Again, it all depends on the college. Another difference is in the scope of study - a bachelor's degree tends to cover a broad range of topics under a certain field, whereas a master's degree concentrates on narrower subjects. The concepts taught in a master's degree are also more advanced than a bachelor's degree. The third difference lies in the earning potential of the two degrees.