* A baccalaureate is an undergraduate degree awarded by a college or university after completion of a course of study lasting three to six years.
* The word "baccalaureate" comes from the Latin word baccalaureus, which means "laurel berry." In ancient Rome, laurel wreaths were awarded to scholars who had completed their studies.
* In the United States, the most common baccalaureate degrees are the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BS). There are also many other specialized baccalaureate degrees, such as the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), the Bachelor of Music (BM), and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
* To earn a baccalaureate degree, students must complete a certain number of credit hours, which vary from institution to institution. Most baccalaureate programs require students to complete about 120 credit hours.
* In addition to completing their course work, students must also write a thesis or complete a senior project.
Degree
* A degree is a general term used to refer to any academic qualification, from a certificate to a doctoral degree.
* The word "degree" comes from the Latin word gradus, which means "step." A degree can be seen as a step up in one's education.
* There are many different types of degrees, including:
- Baccalaureate degrees
- Master's degrees
- Doctoral degrees
- Professional degrees
* The requirements for earning a degree vary depending on the type of degree and the institution that awards it.