Degrees – Dates First Awarded

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Note: This list is not comprehensive but in development. Some degrees no longer exist.

Bachelor of Arts (first known as A.B.), 1824

Doctor of Medicine, 1826

Master of Arts (first known as A.M.), 1829

Bachelor of Philosophy, 1854

Bachelor of Laws, 1866

Bachelor of Law, 1873

Bachelor of Science, 1873

Master of Laws, 1878

Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1888

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), 1888

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1889

Civil Engineer, 1888

Master of Science, 1892

Master of Patent Law, 1896

Doctor of Veterinary Surgery, 1897

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 1899

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1899

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1899

Doctor of Civil Law, 1900

Master of Diplomacy, 1900

Mechanical Engineer, 1900

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1904

Doctor of Pharmacy, 1906

Bachelor of Philosophy, 1908

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1911

Bachelor of Arts in Education, 1915

Master of Arts in Education, 1915

Electrical Engineer, 1915

Bachelor of Science in Medicine, 1915

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, 1925

Bachelor of Science in Physics, 1925

Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1925

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1929

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, 1930

Bachelor of Arts in Government, 1930

Bachelor of Arts in Library Science, 1930

Master of Arts in Government, 1931

Junior Certificate, 1931

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, 1932

Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1934

Doctor of Philosophy in Education, 1934

Juris Doctor, 1937

Doctor of Juridical Science, 1941

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Date Added to Encyclopedia: December 21, 2006
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