For example, most Master's courses require you to write a dissertation of 15,000 - 20,000 words at the end of their course. Diplomas on the other hand are often the same course as the Master's but without the dissertation. They also act as a bridging course between the Diploma and the Master's.

When you graduate from our Professional Photography Program you will earn a Diploma. Degree programs require the completion of specific academic and a number of elective classes. These are not required at NESOP, since our exclusive focus is on professional photography. See similar questions...

The main difference between the two degrees has to do with the level of specialization attained in your field. A master's degree provides less opportunity for specialization and little research training. Master's programs generally require the completion of 30 credits of coursework beyond the bachelor's degree and either a final, comprehensive exam or a written thesis (usually 50 to 100 pages in length). See similar questions...

If you have been cleared for graduation, you are eligible to receive your certificate or diploma after your actual graduation date. You must be cleared of any holds on your account (i.e. accounts payable, financial aid, library loans, or student loans). You can pick-up your certificate/diploma at the Enrollment Services Center or may request to have it mailed by completing the Certificate/Diploma Release form. See similar questions...

This will depend on which programme you are registered for. The different awards come from different institutions as listed below: See similar questions...

Beginning the week following convocation your diploma, certificate or degree may be picked up from the Markham Campus Registration Office if your ceremony was at the Toronto Centre for the Arts between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday from the King Campus Registration office if your ceremony was at the King Campus, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. One piece of photo ID will be required. See similar questions...

A degree is a recognized qualification. A diploma on the other hand is not recognized and is generally awarded to students who major in a technical or vocational field. Most students find the need to return back to college and secure a degree as the diploma is often an inadequate qualification for some of the best jobs. In the United States an associate degree is equivalent to a diploma. See similar questions...

No. All programs have the same basic tuition fee which is $4687.5 per semester (4 months), except for the Applied Bachelor Degree programs. See similar questions...

You must check with the particular university to find out if they would accept your offshore psychology degree. Individual private sector employers in Singapore decide if they would recognize the offshore psychology qualifications. You must check with the individual employers. You must check with the particular government ministry or agency. Government ministries and agencies have their own criteria for evaluating offshore psychology qualifications. See similar questions...

Use the Advanced Program Search to narrow your search, and then read through the online program information. Match the program requirements to your skills and background, and ensure that you meet the prerequisites. [top] See similar questions...

In general we recommend that all students apply to the Master's program. If you subsequently find that you cannot or do not wish to complete the entire degree you can always choose to get the Certificate instead (provided that you have completed at least three seminars with a grade of "B" or better. See similar questions...

A Certificate Program is designed for the person who wants concentrated instruction in a specific area of dental laboratory. It differs from the Associates Degree which has a broader background. See similar questions...

associate degree requires 60 or more college credit hours and generally takes two or more years to complete. Certificates require 15 to 50 college credit hours and could be classified as short-term training to obtain a specific marketable job skill. See similar questions...

Our 64-credit AAS degree includes 18 credits of program requirements, 24 credits of program electives and 22 credits of general education (Gen Ed) classes. Biology or Chemistry, and Math for Horticulture are considered Gen Ed classes; both are required for the degree. You may use transfer credit for the biology or chemistry classes (as long as the course is comparable and has a lab component-talk with an adviser for approval), but there is no substitution for the Math for Horticulture class. See similar questions...

The difference, curriculum-wise, between a degree and a combination of the level 1 and level 2 certificate is the state's general education requirements. In other words, if you take two 17-unit certificates and add general education requirements, you will have a degree. See similar questions...

Two types of certificates are awarded by Schoolcraft College: pre-associate certificate and post-associate certificate. A pre-associate certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a program of study and does not require completing general education requirements. The courses for many pre-associate certificates are included in the companion associate degree program. See similar questions...

The Certificate course is for those people who already have a Degree in English, TESL, TESOL or CELTA and only want to do a specialization See similar questions...

This really depends on your ultimate career goal. If you want to become a university professor, qualified to teach undergraduates and graduate students, and do research and publish in your field of expertise, you must obtain the doctorate (Ph.D.). If your goal is to become, say, a social worker, a practicing speech pathologist, or a high school teacher, you should obtain a master's degree, which will prepare you to become licensed and/or certified in fields such as these. See similar questions...