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RSSA “Diploma” is not a “Degree”
The word degree has many meanings, but in academic terms, it refers to a certification awarded at the university level.
The B.A. degree (Bachelor of Arts), for example, is awarded upon completion of a four-year program of study requiring a specified minimum of credits.
An M.A. degree (Master of Arts) requires two or more years of study beyond the B.A. and carries with it the passing of certain examinations and, usually, the completion of a thesis or other research project.
The Ph.D. degree (Doctor of Philosophy) requires several more years of study, examinations, and research projects beyond the M.A.
In addition to the degrees awarded by four-year institutions of higher learning, community colleges offer the Associate Degree upon completion of two years of study beyond high school.
A diploma, on the other hand, is a document testifying to the completion of a course of study. Any graduate, whether of a university, a high school, or a six-week course in Spanish, will receive a diploma.
High schools issue diplomas and certificates of attendance, but they do not award degrees. To describe a person as having “a high school degree” is an error of fact as well as one of diction.
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Great tip! So many people error on this one and it always amazes me they don’t know the diff.
by the way, in Germany we hava a University Degree that is called “Diplom” or english Diploma.
How I wished more people knew this!
The german “Diplom” ist equal to a Master degree.
Dear sir, can we say SSC certificate to “SSC Diploma”?
As the letters “SSC” stand for “Secondary School Certificate,” either choice, “SSC certificate” or “SSC Diploma” is a redundant expression. The “C” already stands for “certificate.”
The words “certificate” and “diploma” mean pretty much the same thing: a document verifying that some sort of requirements have been met. “Diploma” carries an academic connotation, while “certificate” can be used in a broader sense.
everyone are saying that suprem court has announced that diploma is consireded as degree is it true…. i want to know about this
Yes latha, the suprem court is annouced that diploma is equal to degree
I counsel my nieces and nephews to go to a 2yr community college here in the States, and to get a $2,000 Diploma in whatever field they desire to enter.
In the USA a 4-yr College/University ‘Degree’ is just a massive debt trap that makes people into Debt Slaves. We have to pay for Uni here, it is expensive, and the debt can not be forgiven for any reason.
In my professional experience I have found those with degrees to be no more capable than HS Graduates. Once you look through 100 resumes, and 90 are from College Graduates, and you see the incredible lack of spelling, diction and grammar proficiency, then you will see why I prefer to hire ‘hungry’, bright, HS Graduates.
I am a diploma holder in EEE and now m working ABB (MNC).
1st thing is, is diploma is a degree? if yes then can I directly study master degree?????
Can you please direct me. I wana go for higher studies.
Waiting for reply
Thanks and Regards,
Karthik kumar D
I feel Diploma(three year) is equal to Degree.
Dip(3Year) is equal to Degree