BACHELOR’S DEGREE TITLES

 BACHELOR’S DEGREE TITLES

NOTE: This is only a partial list of such titles for informational purposes, not an exhaustive or official list.

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)*

Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus (B.A., A.B.)

Bachelor of Business (B.B.)/Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.)

Bachelor of Canon Law (B.C.L.)

Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.S.)/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S.C.S.)

Bachelor of Criminal Justice (B.C.J.)/Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (B.S.C.J.)

Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.)*

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)/Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)

    Bachelor of Wireless Engineering (B.W.E.)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Eng.)/Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E./B.S.EN.)

    Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (B.S.A.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering (B.S.A.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems (B.S.B.S.)

    Bachelor of Science in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (B.S.B.A.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering (B.S.B.E.)

Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (B.B.m.E.)/Bachelor of Science in Biomedical

Engineering (B.S.B.E./B.S.B.M.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.S.Ch.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (B.S.Ch.B.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Materials Engineering (B.S.C.M.E.)

    Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B.C.E.)/Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

(B.S.C.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (B.S.-C.I.E.)

Bachelor of Computer Engineering (B.Comp.E.)/Bachelor of Science in Computer

Engineering (B.S.C.E./B.S.Co.E/B.S.Cp.E./B.S.Cmp.E./B.S.C.P.)

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (B.S.C.S.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.E.C.E.)

    Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (B.E.E.)/Bachelor of Science in Electrical

Engineering (B.S.E.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management (B.S.E.Mgt.)

    Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (B.S.En.E./B.S.Env.E.)

    Bachelor of Fiber Engineering (B.F.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (B.S.I.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (B.S.Mfg.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering (B.S.M.S.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (B.S.M.S.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering (B.S.MA.E.)

    Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (B.M.E.)/Bachelor of Science in Mechanical 

Engineering (B.S.M.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering (B.S.Mt.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (B.S.MI.E.)

    Bachelor of Science in Systems (B.S.-SYST.)

    Bachelor of Software Enginerring (B.S.W.E.)/Bachelor of Science in Software

Engineering (B.S.S.E.)

    Bachelor of Systems Engineering (B.S.E.)/Bachelor of Science in Systems

Engineering (B.S.S.E.)

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (B.E.T.)/Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

(B.S.E.T.)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology (B.S.C.E.T./B.S.Civ.E.T.)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology (B.S.C.E.T.)

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology (B.S.Con.E.T.)

Bachelor of Science in Drafting Design Technology (B.S.D.D.T.)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronics Technology (B.S.E.T.)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (B.S.E.E.T.)

Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.E.M.E.T.)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.M.E.T.)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Bachelor of Forestry (B.F.)

Bachelor of Science in Forest Research (B.S.For.Res.)

Bachelor of Hebrew Letters (B.H.L.)

Bachelor of Journalism (B.J.)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)*

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.)**

Bachelor of Literature (B.Lit.)

Bachelor of Marine Science (B.M.S.)

Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

Bachelor of Nursing (B.N.)/Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)*

Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.)

Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.)

Bachelor of Science/Scientiae Baccalaureus (B.S., S.B.)

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S.Ch.)

Bachelor of Technology (B.T./B.Tech.)

Titles marked with a single asterisk (*) are degrees that are either no longer offered or are being phased out, but may occasionally be encountered.

The B.L.S. degree (**) is frequently awarded to graduates of programs in divisions of continuing or adult education, as well as to students who complete structured and supervised independent studies programs.  Despite the title, the content of this degree often corresponds to regular B.A. or B.S. programs in academic or professional fields.

Federal Student Aid Handbook, Chapter One provides detailed information on the types of qualifications, examinations, and credit that are acceptable for U.S. citizens and permanent residents who apply for and receive federal student assistance

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PTy_4SCOF4GqUowt9jUTbtckzGaKa4z64imy7VK4Yjs/edit?usp=drivesdk

Structure of the U.S. Education System:

Experiential Credit Conversion

Higher education credit can be awarded for experiences and training obtained outside the higher education system.  Common examples include credit for military training programs, employer training and certification and refresher training done as part of the requirements of professional associations and licensing authorities.  Credit can also be earned for self-study and other experiences that provide evidence of learning under some circumstances.

The requirements for being able to assign credit for such experiences, called Prior Learning Assessment in the United States, include the following 10 standards:

1. Credit should be awarded only for learning and not for experience alone.

2. Higher education credit should only be awarded for learning at that level.

3. Credit should be awarded for learning that demonstrates theory and practical application.

4. Determination of competence standards and the decision to award credit needs to be made by appropriate academic and subject experts.

5. Credit should be appropriate to the academic context in which it is considered for acceptance.

6. Credit awards and recording should be monitored to avoid duplication.

7. Policies and procedures should be fully disclosed and available for review.

8. Fees for credit award procedures should be for assessments and not based on the amount of credit to be awarded.

9. Assessment personnel should receive adequate training and professional development opportunities.

10. Assessment programs should establish regular review procedures and a continuous improvement process