Academic Degree

An Academic Degree is an Accreditation given by an Academic Institution that signifies some level of proficiency within one or more Academic Disciplines.

• Example(s):
  • Doctorate Degree.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Java Programming Certificate.
• See: Professional Certificate, Skilled Job, Skilled Professional.

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References

2007

• http://www.elearners.com (2007). http://www.elearners.com/resources/glossary.asp
  • Doctoral Degree - An earned degree carrying the title of doctor. The Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) is the highest academic degree and requires mastery within a field of knowledge and demonstrated ability to perform scholarly research.

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