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Element Name

Degree

 

Definition

Degree information provides detailed information associated with the work as it appears within the electronic thesis or dissertation (ETD).

 

Where Can the Degree Information be Found?

Degree information can come from the following parts of the ETD:

      • the title page
      • an abstract page

 

How Degree Works in the Metadata Form

Parts:
1. Degree information type -- drop-down menu
2. Degree information -- text field
Repeatable?
Yes - to include multiple kinds of degree information (up to six) click 'Add' to repeat all field parts; each individual information type (department, discipline, grantor, etc.) cannot be repeated

 

How Should the Degree Information be Filled in?

  • This section is only used for electronic theses and dissertations
  • For each document, include name, level, publication type, discipline, department, and grantor

 

Guideline Example

Degree Name

  • Enter the degree name as it appears on the title page or equivalent
  • Fully spell out the degree name
Master of Music

Degree Level

(The degree name will start with "Doctor" or "Master")

Doctoral

Master's

Degree Publication Type

Doctoral Dissertation
 

Degree Discipline

  • Enter the name of the program (or major discipline) as it appears on the title page or equivalent

Elementary Education
 

Degree Department

  • Record the name of a department or school associated with the work
  • This should be the same as the department chair listed on the title page


Department of Political Science
 

Degree Grantor

  • Record the degree grantor institution name as it appears on the title page or equivalent

University of North Texas


Other Examples

 

Doctorate in Physics
Name: Doctor of Philosophy
Level: Doctoral
Publication Type: Doctoral Dissertation
Discipline: Physics
Department: Department of Physics
Grantor: University of North Texas
Master's in Visual Arts
Name: Master of Arts
Level: Master's
Publication Type: Problem in Lieu of a Master's Thesis
Discipline: Sculpture
Department: School of Visual Arts
Grantor: University of North Texas
Master's in Political Science
Name: Master of Science
Level: Master's
Publication Type: Master's Thesis
Discipline: Political Science
Department: Department of Political Science
Grantor: University of North Texas

 

Comments

  • If feasible, compiling controlled vocabularies for Degree name and discipline facilitate consistency.

 

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