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Field Schools
A field school is a short term academic program consisting of mentored field researchNorthern Ireland Field School Jacob R. Hickman, Brigham Young University – usually taking place during the summer and often abroad – designed to provide practical training for students on subjects in which they previously learned only theoretical information in classrooms. Field schools are experiential programs where students learn primarily by doing. Format Field schools are normally directed by academic faculty, and the students are sometimes awarded academic credit units and a for their participation. Programs are typ ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academic Program
An academic degree is a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university. These institutions commonly offer degrees at various levels, usually including undergraduate degrees, master's, and doctorates, often alongside other academic certificates and professional degrees. The most common undergraduate degree is the bachelor's degree, although in some countries there are lower level higher education qualifications that are also titled degrees (e.g. associate degrees and foundation degrees). History Emergence of the doctor's and master's degrees and the licentiate The doctorate (Latin: ''doceo'' "I teach") appeared in medieval Europe as a license to teach (Latin: ''licentia docendi'') at a medieval university. Its roots can be traced to the early church when the term "doctor" referred to the Apostles, church fathers and other Christian authorities who taught and interpreted the Bible. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
