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Q: What is the difference between a Associate,Bachelor's,Master's,Doctoral Degrees?
The question was shorten down for some reason. here is the real question: What is the difference between a associate degree,bachelor's degree,master's degree ,and a Doctoral Degree?

A: Associates = 2 year degree Bachelors = 4 year degree OR associates + 2 years Masters = bachelors + 2-3 years PhD = bachelors + masters + 2-6 years

Q: What is the difference between Ed.D and Ph.D? They are both doctoral degrees but what makes the difference?


A: An Ed.D is education-oriented, and is usually obtained by those who want to advance to an administrative position in a school district or the like. A Ph.D is for those who are continuing in university-level pursuits.

Q: How difficult is it to get accepted into a doctoral program?
I will be finished with my Master's in May (English Literature) and would like to continue my studies and pursue a Doctoral degree. My G.P.A. is average (3.55) but I suck at standardize testing (G.R.E. in particular) I would like to attend USC or the University of Georgia So my question is how hard is it to get accepted into a doctoral program and what should I do to increase my odds at getting accepted? thanks so much!

A: In general, Ph.D programs are hard to get into, because in many programs universities only add a very limited number of students each year, and the number of applicants is much greater. In your case, the English Ph.D program at USC tends to accept 10-12 students per year for literature, and 4-5 per year for creative writing. http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/engl/programs/graduate.shtml The University of Georgia requires a top 10% verbal GRE and a GPA of 3.65 or higher in all undergraduate or graduate English coursework. http://park.english.uga.edu/grad/applinfo.html But I would not be discouraged by any of this. If you have gone so far as to get a master's in English and you are applying for Ph.D programs then you are very serious about your studies, and the admissions people will see this. What you want to do, though, is apply to a lot of programs. I am finishing up an MS in math this semester, and I have applied to eight programs to continue my education in the Fall. Now, I was always terrible at standardized test taking, but I found that by starting to study well in advance, I did far better than I ever expected on the GRE general test. Get some GRE study books and work through them methodically. Practice taking a lot of tests.

Q: Are there doctorate degrees that do not require a dissertation?
Hello all, i just received my masters in education and would like to continue to get a doctoral degree. I dread writing a dissertation. Does anyone out there know of a doctorate degre that does not require a 150 page term paper?

A: I think UCLA doesn't

Q: How do you write a doctoral degree acronym when using the "last name first" style?
How do you write a doctoral degree acronym when using the "last name first" style? I'm doing a Works Cited sheet in MLA style and the names have to be "last name first, first name last". But I need to put Ph.D on one, and MD on the other. I'm not sure whether I need to put it after the last name, or the first. To myddrinemrys --- Thanks! =]

A: Last, First MD. Last, First PhD.

Q: is there a program that pays for doctoral degrees for people who then agree to teach in the Texas border areas


A: I would possibly be interested in hearing a yes answer to this question. If anyone can provide details and where to look, that would be great.

Q: What is the difference between a bachelors, associates, masters and doctoral degree, and which is better?


A: associates is 2 years bachelors is 4 years masters is another 2 years after bachelors PHD is another 2 years after a masters. PHD would be better. Though you can only be as picky as your options. Only the top 20% from high get into college. Of those maybe the top 25% will get a B.S. degree. Of those 25% can get into grad school.

Q: How many more credits does someone with a BA in Psychology need to get a MA or Doctoral degree?
I live in NYS.

A: The previous poster is correct; you must be accepted into a graduate school. For PhD programs, this can be very difficult, especially for clinical psychology. From a credit standpoint, master's degrees are generally 30-36 credits with a thesis and/or practicum. PhD programs are typically 72 credits and require a dissertation and extensive on-the-job training. About 2 years for a master's, and at least 5 for a doctorate.

Q: Which is the difference between an LL.D. Degree and a J.S.D or S.J.D. Degree? Are both Doctoral Law Degrees?
Also, which is the difference between an LL.B. and a J.D.? I will really appreciate any clarification in the subject!

A: They are just different names for a law degree. They vary from country to country. Some may take longer to get than others. None of it really matters because to practice law, one has to pass a bar exam. Technically you do not need a law degree to do that. Just that without that education, it is almost impossible to pass a bar exam.

Q: bachelors, masters, doctoral degrees?
how many years would each take if i wanted to be a child psycologist, how many years of college do i need all together to get an acual liscence to practice? and do i have to get an associates degree first?

A: Associates *and* bachelors: 4 years. Ph.D. or Psy.D: 4-7 years. Then the licensing exam. So 8-11 years and then probably an additional 12 months to prepare for the exam.

Q: Are departments biast and just choose people they want in the doctoral program without an interview?
I am applying for my doctoral degree. I had to go through an interviewing process in front of a committee. However, I feel that no matter how well I presented myself, one person looked at the walls, and the other person kept staring at his watch. The next day, I asked 2 other doctoral applicants if they got into the doctoral program. Both were never interviewed but said they just got in there because they knew people in the department. I do not think that this is fair to let some candidates in without the formal process. Is it true that the applicant screening is about favoritisim? Please let me know your experiences if you got rejected or not.

A: I know what you mean. Sometimes, if someone knows one of the professors on the committee or was "highly recommended" by one of the professor's collegue, they are 10 time's more likely to be accepted into that program. It is really unfortunate and I am sorry to hear that you have gone through that...Keep your head up and stay focused--Pray and God will provide!

Q: Is a juris Doctorate degree a Bachelers, Masters or Doctoral Degree?
I'm interested in practicing law, and am curious.

A: I understand the confusion. Its a first degree. Thats the way it can be best explained. Its not a terminal degree, which happens to be the highest degree one can hope to attain in his/her field. For instance, a Ph.D. happens to be a terminal degree, while a Bachelors' is a first degree. A J.D. or Juris Doctorate is what we call a professional doctorate, similar to the M.D. program for those in the medical profession. Professional doctorates in the United States In the United States, there are numerous degrees which incorporate the word "doctor" and are known as "professional doctorates." Such fields include law, medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and many others that usually require such degrees for licensure. These degrees are also termed "first professional degrees," since they are also the first degree in their field. Professional doctorates were developed in the United States in the 19th century during a movement to improve the training of professionals by raising the requirements for entry and completion of the degree necessary to enter the profession. These first professional degrees were created to help strengthen professional training programs. The first professional doctorate to be offered in the United States was the M.D. in 1807, which was nearly sixty years before the first Ph.D. was awarded in the U.S. in 1861. The Juris Doctor (J.D.) was subsequently established by Harvard University for the same reasons that the M.D. was established. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_doctorate#Professional_doctorates There has been much debate in the United States as to whether J.D. recipients may use the title of Doctor and refer to themselves as "Doctor". A recent law article on the topic appeared in the November 2006 issue of the American Bar Association Journal, entitled "Lawyers Are Doctors, Too". ABA Informal Opinion 1152 (1970) allows those who hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) to use the title doctor. (See also ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility, Disciplinary Rule 2-102(E).) The North Carolina Bar Association permits the use of the title in post-secondary academic contexts in that state. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juris_Doctor The Juris Doctor (J.D.), like the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), is a professional doctorate. The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), or Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.S.D.) ("Scientiae Juridicae Doctor" in Latin), and Doctor of Comparative Law (D.C.L.), are research and academic-based doctorate level degrees, comparable to Ph.D. degrees in other fields or doctoral degrees in law in Europe (such as the Dr.iur. degree in Germany). In the U.S., the Legum Doctor (LL.D.) is only awarded as an honorary degree. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_of_Lawyers_in_the_United_States#Academic_degrees

Q: Where can I find information on financial aid (OTHER THAN LOANS) for a Doctoral Degree? Any websites?
I'm considering going back to school for my Ph.D. I already owe money from getting my Master degrees. I really don't want to take out anymore loans. I'm considering Instructional Technology or Business Administration - Management or Accounting. I have searched via internet and have not found anything. I know that the information is out there. Just don't know where to look. Are there any grants, assistantships, or scholarships available for anyone pursuing a Ph.D ? Any good websites that you can recommend that has this information? I've already looked at Fastweb and found nothing.

A: Have you checked out broke scholar? Follow this link. http://www.brokescholar.com

Q: List of good colleges for doctoral degree in mathamatics and science?
At least 2 or more colleges

A: SUNY Stony Brook or MIT

Q: Is the PsyD recognized as a legitimate doctoral degree in the Scandinavian Countries?
If the PsyD degree is recognized, what is the market like for counceling/clinical psychologists in the Scandinavian countries?

A: It IS a doctoral degree. People only criticize it because they have major misconceptions about it, they haven't been through an actual Psy.D program, or they just want something to look down on. If you're ready to deal with these people, then go for it. If it bothers you that some people may question the Psy.D's, then maybe you should go for a Ph.D But in reality, the Psy.D is not lesser than a Ph.D We go through the same intense and rigorous study programs, and have the same jobs that Ph.D's do. If you want to work in a clinical/therapeutic setting, the Psy.D vs. Ph.D isn't as important. Ph.D's have an upper hand when it comes to teaching. Maybe see how many Psy.D's are in the psychology market...that should give you an idea.