Understanding How to Write Your Degree

The correct way to communicate your degree to employers and others is by using the following formats:

Degree: This is the degree you are receiving.  Your major is in addition to the degree.  I t can be added to the phrase or written separately.

• Bachelor of Arts Degree             Major: Sociology
• Bachelor of Science Degree        Major: Mathematics

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in History
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry

• Master of Science Degree
• Master of Arts Degree
• Master of Education Degree
• Master of Business Administration

In a letter, you may shorten your degree by writing it this way:

• In May 2005 I will graduate with my bachelor’s degree in International Affairs. 
• In December 2005 I will graduate with my master’s degree in counseling education. 

Double Majors: You are not receiving two bachelor’s degrees.  If one major is a Bachelor of Arts and the second major is a Bachelor of Science, use the first on, Bachelor of Arts Degree in…

• Bachelor of Science Degree              Majors: Mathematics and Information Technology
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in French and English 

Not sure which degree you are getting? 
Here is a list of Undergraduate Majors and corresponding degrees

• College of Arts & Sciences
  
• College of Business Administration
  
• College of Communication
  
• College of Engineering
  
• College of Health Sciences
  
• College of Nursing
  
• School of Education Certifications
  

Some helpful resources might be:

• Resume & Cover Letter Guide (PDF)
• Resume and Cover Letter Writing for Internships (PDF)
• Resume and Cover Letter Writing for Experienced Professionals (PDF)
• Job Search Guide includes other job search tips (PDF)
• Sample Resumes from a variety of fields, from Biology to Social Work
• Action Words

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