Theme: Academic fields and academic degrees Plan

Professional degrees

• Professional degree programs are an alternative set of graduate degrees for professionals that require licensing to work within their fields. These degrees may take anywhere from four to seven years to complete depending on the field of study and they usually include the licensing process as a part of their coursework to help students easily transfer into their careers. Most professional degree programs in the United States require at least a master’s degree.
• Professional degrees are conferred by specialized professional schools with accreditation. Professional schools may be associated with major universities or colleges, or they may be their own separate entities.