Questions tagged [degree]
Questions about institutional recognition of academic progress, such as master’s or doctoral degrees.
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Finding a career as a researcher without any PhD, work experience, and/or relevant academic degree
I call myself an "independent researcher", however, I have no relevant academic degree in the field in which I do research (physics, especially relativity, and electromagnetism). I just ...
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Is this Stanford certificate real?
A Christian pastor claims to be a Stanford professor who holds three PhDs in comparative theology, history, and eschatology.
However, his profile is not anywhere on the university website or anywhere ...
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What is the correct way of writing academic degrees and Professional license after the name? [closed]
What is the correct way to write academic degrees after the name? The degrees are RN (registered nurse) MAN (Master of Arts in Nursing) MBA (Master in Business Administration) and DBA (Doctor in ...
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Is there a difference between "Technology Management" and "Management of Technology"?
Is there a difference between "Technology Management" and "Management of Technology"?
In academia, we come across degrees like MSc in Technology Management, MSc in Management of ...
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What are the requirements to have a program accredited as a Bachelor’s degree?
I have found this document about European standards for higher education: https://www.enqa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ESG_2015.pdf
The criteria are not as strict as I maybe expected, a lot of it ...
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Rank the education levels [closed]
I am working with data on "parental level of education". I have ranked the following levels from the lowest to the highest. I am a foreigner and I do not understand the US education system. ...
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Nostrification of a diploma as a Ukrainian
Good afternoon!
I have a rather difficult situation, I hope you can help.
My wife is a Ukrainian from Crimea, has two citizenships, at the time of the occupation of Crimea she was 16 years old (she ...
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can anyone else submit my thesis behalf of me
I did an undergraduate thesis with my partner. It don't have any missed, wrong or theft information. I was ill and long away from my dorm that time. So I told my partner to print and submit it. He had ...
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What systems exist worldwide for providing a higher education degree based on examinations, assignments or demonstrated competence, but not classtime? [closed]
I am looking for responses naming any single university, degree program, strategy or other type of degree certification in which you receive a degree for completing (large) assignments or passing ...
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Is it possible to earn an advanced degree based on work done as a lab employee?
Has anyone been a non-student staff member of a research lab at a (reputable, US) university starting from an entry/Bachelor's degree-level position, then leveraged their years of employment as the ...
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Is it OK to specify your school next to your "Ph.D."?
Is it OK to specify your school next to your "Ph.D.": in your email signature, in the title of your web site, etc.
For example,
John Smith, PhD (Harvard)
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Can degree be revoked for misbehaving with professor after graduation? [duplicate]
One of my professors misbehaved with me. So after graduation, I wrote him a strong and humiliating mail. Can he get my degree revoked?
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What is the equivalent of the Mexican distinction "Titulo de Ingeniero en Sistemas Computacionales" in the U.S. higher education system?
An individual has a degree from a technology institute in Mexico. His diploma says, "El Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico otorga a [name] el titulo de Ingeniero en Sistemas Computacionales." In ...
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I will have a masters in accounting and I want to study the psychology of money, so I'm looking to get a phd in psychology, do I have to start over?
I want to learn how money impacts people's behavior and use that information to help people build wealth. I already have a working knowledge of the psychology of money and I am working towards my CPA ...
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Is it reasonable to have concerns about the recognition of Russian degrees given the war in Ukraine?
I would like to pursue my master's studies in mathematics in Russia. Yet, I was told that there's a possibility of foreign universities not recognizing Russian degrees due to the current political ...
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Why is accreditation based on time as opposed to knowledge so universally (or is it)? [duplicate]
I have never seen a degree program that is purely examination based. Even if class attendance is not required, as it is in some European university programs, the program is still structured around a ...
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Can I get my degree revoked for misuse of citations? [duplicate]
I have been accused of not correctly attributing a person in my PhD dissertation that was finished several years ago. The person claimed he would bring the matter to the university I did my PhD at. I ...
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Is There An "Official" Way To Format A Degree On A CV?
I've recently graduated (UK) and I was wondering if there is an "official" way to format my degree (and classification) on my CV?
Examples:
BA (Hons) Subject (First Class)
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Which is better, certificate of studies at something (not degree) or years of experience? [closed]
I am currently paying for a master degree, at the same time, I am interested in doing some python extra study, but I dont want to spend money in a python certification, so I am planning to get a ...
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Writing dual degrees (and GPAs) on resume for grad schools
I'm an undergraduate student in the U.S. writing my resume for grad school applications. I'm pursuing double degrees (will have two diplomas) in physics and mathematics (both in Bachelor of Science), ...
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How can I match my interests with a degree/career path?
I'm considering a change in careers and have a general interest in pursuing research in a humanities field (probably history or philosophy) as a future career. As a result I've been researching ...
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Can one get a degree in a field one has not formally taken any classes in?
If one hadn't taken formally taken any classes relating to a field but was able to demonstrate sufficient competence in the field could one get a degree in that field?
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Is there any point in keeping the paper versions of one's college diplomas?
Aside from decoration, memory, self-infatuation or other personal reason, is there any non-personal reason in keeping the paper versions of one's college diplomas? Or can one just throw them away and ...
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Is a Masters year 1 in France the equivalent of a UK Masters?
I am currently in the final year of my undergrad degree in the UK. I would love to do a year-long master's in France. I have realised their masters are two years long.
Would it be worthwhile doing the ...
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Is it possible to get a bachelor's degree just by having more than the required credit hours? [closed]
I have around 126 completed credit hours and I know the required amount is 120. My major is in education and I was originally planning on becoming a teacher however I am no longer sure if that is the ...
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Diploma equivalence from the old Belgian System
I graduated from DRCongo, and here we still use the old Belgian system.
I did the Polytechnic, and my diploma is called license en Polytechnique Option Genie Electrique et Informatique.
Basically, we ...
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How was the Doctorate/PhD title awarded in Italy in the 1980s and now? when can someone apply for Post-doc?
One of the top Italian research centre for applied physics, the Area Science Park located in Trieste, just elected its new president.
The president's CV can be found here:
https://ginko.unipg.it/ws/...
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Is it true, that there are associate professors, full professors and University provosts without a doctorate in the Western Continental Europe?
There is legislative proposal in our small country (Republic of Latvia, Baltic Country, European Union) that proposes to allow elected associate professors, full professors and provosts of the ...
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Wrong PhD better than no PhD?
I have BSc and MSc in Chemistry, and I have enrolled in a PhD project in Europe since mid of last year. The project is funded by the food department that means I would officially be a "PhD in ...
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What does Level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) - RNCP 34262 Level 7 certified mean?
I am looking to get a more formal education in data engineering. I found the following "masters degree" at Data Science TechInsitute. The content does look great, also the fact that the ...
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How do you add two independent master's degrees to your name?
Assuming you add one master's degree (Master of Science) like that:
FirstName LastName, M.Sc.
What is a proper way to add two independent1 master's degrees (both Master of Science)? Do you just add ...
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About to leave academia? [closed]
I am about to leave my university in the UK, however I still have access to services for the next few months.
For some background, I initially did my BSc(Hons) at another institution, worked in ...
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Is it possible to submit a PhD thesis based on published journal papers without spending years as a grad student? If so, what part of the world?
In what academic cultures is it possible to submit a doctoral thesis without being enrolled into a doctoral program?
What I mean is this: if I had some scientific journal papers and I assemble a ...
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Plagiarism - bachelor thesis
I recently turned in my bachelor thesis and just now realised that there is a missing citation in the text. it's kind of a grey area since i'm mentioning earlier formulas that are cited and based on ...
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How to obtain US Bachelor degree based on my old university credentials?
I learned a math course in a Russian university many years ago. For silly discrimination and other silly reasons I didn't finish it and didn't receive any diploma.
Recently (2020 Oct 27) I have ...
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French Doctorat vs Rest of EU PhD
What's the difference between a doctorat in France and a PhD in the rest of Europe in terms of hours of work, examinations required and publications.
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Does the letter of completion for degree (PhD) allow me to use the degree officially in Europe?
I received a letter of completion for my degree (PhD) from my University in the United States.
"He should be granted all privileges of this degree"
Can I use the degree by now in Europe for ...
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I successfully completed degree called Aspirantura from Russia. is it equal to PhD in Europe and US?
I completed a four-year Aspirant course and successfully defended my Aspirant thesis
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How would you rate the UK Open University's math BSc programme relative to prestigious ones? [closed]
The Open University has a "BSc Honours" degree in mathematics, having its programme of study described here. The courses, divided into modules, are grouped there and listed by three stages ...
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I am about to fail a required course due to difficulties caused by mental health issues. How can I save my degree? [closed]
So I expect to finish my master degree next August, and I was supposed to pass one undergraduate course to fulfill my degree requirements. I took this course last year and I failed it, so I had to ...
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Recognition of my diplom degree which is equivalent to masters by Trnava University Slovakia
I graduated from Trnava University Slovakia with a diplom(mgr) in public health which is equivalent to a masters in public health. However I want to equate the same qualification in my country Kenya ...
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Can I pursue a bachelor degree at 42? What should I consider when deciding whether to do so? [closed]
I am contemplating pursuing a bachelor degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or System Engineering. Not to look for a job with it but just to expand my knowledge. I have a reasonable ...
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Would it be appropriate to consider applying to a new graduate program as a five-year/dual degree program student?
I am not sure if students who have deferred from graduate programs tell the school that they no longer can or will be attending?
I've been accepted into a BA/MA program where I am talking credits ...
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Renaming Master of Divinity
I no longer feel comfortable with my master's degree (Master of Divinity). Especially for theologists, the title of education should not be racially problematic (calling myself a master might make ...
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Degree equivalence between Argentina and Europe
I graduated as an Electronic Engineer at University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina. I want to apply to scholarships to undertake a Master's course in Europe, and I'm often asked the level of my ...
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Why can Oxford or Dublin (Trinity College) graduates be admitted to the equivalent Cambridge degree?
What links Cambridge with Trinity College Dublin? I know
Oxford and Cambridge are frequently lumped together as Oxbridge,
Oxford and Cambridge each have a college called "Trinity College".
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What are the criteria for degree revocation?
I was awarded a degree from a reputable college or university. For what reasons could my degree be revoked after the fact? Should I be worried?
Note to readers: This is a special community wiki '...
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Can public political criticism of my alma mater result in my BA being revoked 35 years later?
Perhaps it is a sign of paranoia that I even ask, but is there a chance that the private college I got my BA from back in the 1980s would revoke my degree if I were to publicly complain about its ...
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Degree in Philosophy at Mathematics department? [duplicate]
I saw some tesis that, for me, look as paper of Mathematics and, indeed, are from mathematics' department. However, the name of the course is "degree in Philosophy".
There is any explanation ...
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It is worth to get a bachelor degree in education? [closed]
What can I do with a bachelor degree in education and what are the pros and cons of getting a degree in education?
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