For many people considering higher education, it is a challenge just to sort through the different kinds of educational programs available for adults. Vocational or technical schools are for people who want to get to work right away in a technical or service-oriented field such as nursing, electronics, automotive service and repair, dental or medical assisting. A community college can offer courses in these fields as well but can also provide students with courses in the variety of academic disciplines necessary to obtain an AA, or associate's degree. An undergraduate college usually offers a large variety of courses in various academic disciplines for students who want to obtain a BA or BS (bachelor's degree). And a university education can provide students with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.