e(ho0n3 said:Doctorate is not the highest level by the way. Some schools only offer Master degrees because they just don't have the staff/money/interest/whatever... to support anything 'higher'.
True.HallsofIvy said:In some fields the doctorate is not the highest level. For example, the "Master of Fine Arts" is considered a "terminal" degree in the fine arts (painting, sculpture, etc.) and the "Master of Business Administration" might be considered a terminal degree in businees but your response sounds like there is a degree higher than doctorate: I'm wondering what it is.
In Germany there is something called the "Habilitation" which translates to something like: post-doctoral lecture qualification. If you know some maths. history, you'll remember that a lot of famous german mathematicians did there "Habilitation", which was usually harder than getting a doctorate since you had to do what is known as a "Habilitationsschrift" which is basically the book you have to write after getting your doctorate. This is usually done by Doctors who want to become full professors.Then what is the "highest level"??
Let's start my opinion, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is one of the Cal State campuses in California. It only offers Master degree that is the highest level for this campus. What is the difference between Engineering Program offered by it and that of UC system?JohnDubYa said:RE: " post-doctoral lecture qualification. "
Gee, I did a post-doc. I never realized that entitled me to an even HIGHER degree. :)
RE: "In the United States, some universities offer the highest level -Doctorate level and some offers only up to Master's degrees. What is the difference between these universities? For what intention ? May I know the details about that?"
Some universities cannot give out doctorates because their charter signified them as primarily educational, not research, institutions. The California State University system is one example (although they sometimes give out doctorates in the weaker subjects).
To answer your question, we need to know what you are seeking.
Cal Poly,SLO is said to be comparable to Cal Tech and MIT in the U.S. I don't think so. But it is the best one in Cal State campuses .JohnDubYa said:Cal Poly probably has the stronger engineering program at the undergraduate level (I used to teach there), primarily because it is focused more on education than research. (Although it tends to fall into the research-research-research trap just like all the other universities.)
Given its locale and reputation, I would certainly pick it over any UC, unless there are considerations that you have left out of the discussion.
Have you visited San Luis Obispo? I know the area like the back of my hand. Great weather, lots of parties, and zero crime. Great place to live and have a good time. If you are planning on visiting, shoot me a private message and I will fill you in.
The UC campuses are meant for graduate students and faculty. I can't think of a single one that I would want to attend as an undergraduate, but that's just me. Maybe others disagree.
How is the Master Degree offered by Cal Poly? What do you think of the quality of Master Degree program of Cal Poly?JohnDubYa said:As an UNDERGRADUATE, I would rather attend Cal Poly than Cal Tech or MIT if I was later going to enter grad school.
How about Aerospace Engineering Program of Cal Poly?JohnDubYa said:Cal Poly has no Masters degree in physics. All focus is on undegraduate instruction.
Have you visited San Luis Obispo? I know the area like the back of my hand. Great weather, lots of parties, and zero crime. Great place to live and have a good time. If you are planning on visiting, shoot me a private message and I will fill you in.
Given its locale and reputation, I would certainly pick it over any UC, unless there are considerations that you have left out of the discussion.
Desipite being the best CSU you can attend, it still isn't at the UC level (on second thought, maybe up there with riverside).
The physics classes here at Davis are around 120 students each and yes the labs are taught by grad students.
A doctorate degree, also known as a doctoral degree, is the highest level of academic degree that can be obtained from a university. It is typically earned after completing several years of advanced study and research in a specific field of study.
Yes, a doctorate degree is the same as a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). However, there are other types of doctorate degrees such as Doctor of Education (EdD) or Doctor of Science (ScD).
The length of time it takes to earn a doctorate degree varies depending on the program and the individual's pace of study. On average, it can take anywhere from 3-7 years to complete a doctorate degree.
A master's degree is a graduate level degree that is obtained after completing a bachelor's degree. A doctorate degree is a higher level degree that is typically earned after completing a master's degree. Doctorate programs also require more advanced coursework and research.
Yes, there are other levels of degrees beyond a doctorate, such as post-doctoral degrees and honorary doctorates. However, a doctorate degree is considered the highest level of academic achievement at a university.