Best option for a fast Associate's in I.T. or something related? Total noob!

[allvia]

Thank you for the advice! I realize Associate degrees aren't particularly sought after in the work force, but I figured it can't hurt and would prefer to make use of the year I already spent in college, so the classes I took don't just go to waste.  One thing I'm unsure of though, what is the difference between an Associates in Science and an Associates of Applied Science?

An AAS is traditionally considered a "terminal degree", while the AS assumes that you'll continue on to get a Bachelor's (and perhaps even further). An AS can sometimes at very specific schools be used to waive gen ed requirements for a Bachelor's degree. An AAS usually cannot. Some schools (none of the ones recommended in this thread) require an AS or an AA for admission to a degree program but will not accept an AAS. Most employers probably don't care either way or know the difference.

To clarify what rachel83az said here - no school 'requires' an AS or an AA for admission to a degree program, what she is saying is that many of those who will waive Gen Eds for an associates degree will only do so for an AS or AA (vs AAS).  The reason for this is typically the AAS contains more (trade) specific subject matter than general education credits.  And it is correct that it is considered a 'terminal degree', but again because of its focus on a specific (trade) area - meaning you've gained required skills/knowledge for a professional field (now at associate level, that would indicate more entry than higher level degrees).  There are many types of 'terminal degrees', that should not deter you from one - after all the MBA is considered a terminal degree, and you don't see people running away from those :)

As far as listing it on your resume...I would recommend 'Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Information Systems' OR 'Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Information Systems (BOG)'

For this AAS degree, BOG is the program they (Pierpont) offer for it, and in your case Information Systems it's subject area (as rachel83az said, it's basically your major)