The term 'SOME FOUR-YEAR DEGS' refers to two types of four-year degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (BAS) and a Bachelor of Science (BSS). A BAS is a degree that focuses on the humanities, such as literature, history, philosophy, and languages. A BSS is a degree that focuses on the sciences, such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. Both degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework and usually take four years to complete.