My AAS Degree, please read and help me figure this out

Ok, so I have as AAS Degree and my course study was in Criminal Justice.

I received/graduated in 2009 from and got this degree from one of those for profit schools in California that closed down for good in 2015.

I checked with the Department of Education to verify the validity of my degree and they said since I graduated in 2009 and was awarded the degree before the school closed down the degree is still considered valid and credible due to the schools accreditation at the time.

Years later, I was packing to move and my degree itself was in an old backback and sadly my vehicle was broken into and the bag stolen. Physical degree itself gone for good. However, I was able to obtain copies of my transcripts for my own records to show that I did indeed receive the degree.

Now, I know that an AAS Degree is not super fancy but my concern is, I received this degree without a HS Diploma or GED.

My other concern is future employment. Ive had decent paying jobs with benefits in the past, but im worried that I wont be able to find something better due to not having a HS Diploma or GED.

In the education section of jobs I have applied for I always put down that my highest level of education is an AA Degree. Although, I believe in being honest, when asked if I have a HSD or GED I say no. Then if Im lucky to get the interview I go into more detail regarding my education.

So, should I even bother to mention that I have no GED or HSD? Is my AA better than an HSD/GED? I know now a days some employers wont even bother to see if you graduated HS or not or have a GED.

Ive been told my some that I seem smart and articulate with a professional demeanor and good work ethic and that my education level shouldn’t matter that much since I am capable.

What should I do? Am I worrying too much? Im trying to be positive about my future prospects.

P.S, Im also a married father/family man.

Submitted November 16, 2024 at 10:43AM by Blowyourjoad https://ift.tt/iyPaE5S