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Degree
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.. _degree-definition:

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Definition
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Information about theses/dissertations and other items created at the University of North Texas.


.. _degree-sources:

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Where Can the Degree Information be Found?
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Degree information can come from the following parts of a thesis or
dissertation:

-   the title page
-   an abstract page

Or from the following parts of a College of Music recital:

-   a recital program
-   the front/back cover of a CD case
-   the top of a CD

For other items, this information may be found on (or inferred from) the item or accompanying information.


.. _degree-form:

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How Degree Works in the Metadata Form
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.. image:: ../_static/images/edit-degree.png
   :alt: Screenshot of degree element in metadata editing system.

Parts:

	#. Degree qualifier -- drop-down menu
	#. Degree information -- text field

Repeatable?
    Yes - to include multiple kinds of degree information (up to six)
    click 'Add' to repeat all field parts; "department" can be repeated
    as necessary, but other information types (level, discipline,
    grantor, etc.) cannot be used more than once

Required?
	 No (:doc:`more information </minimally-viable-records>`)

	 
.. _degree-fill:

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How Should the Degree be Filled in?
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.. _degree-general:

General Degree Rules
====================

-   This section is only used for:

    -   theses and dissertations
    -   degree recitals in the UNT College of Music
    -   other output from the UNT community

-   For each document, include all relevant parts


    
.. _degree-name:
    
Degree Name
===========


+-----------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| **Guideline**                                             | **Examples**                          |
+===========================================================+=======================================+
|-  Enter the degree name as it appears on the title page or|Master of Music                        |
|   equivalent                                              |                                       |
|                                                           |                                       |
|-  Fully spell out the degree name                         |                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+


.. _degree-level:

Degree Level
============

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| **Guideline**                                                         | **Examples**                          |
+=======================================================================+=======================================+
|-  Select the degree level from the `controlled vocabulary             | | Doctoral                            |
|   <https://digital2.library.unt.edu/vocabularies/degree-levels/>`__   | | Master's                            |
|                                                                       |                                       |
|   -   (The degree name will start with "Doctor" or "Master">)         |                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
|-  For senior recitals, the level will be "Bachelor's"                 |Bachelor's                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+

.. _degree-type:

Degree Publication Type
=======================


+------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| **Guideline**                                                          | **Examples**                          |
+========================================================================+=======================================+
|-  Select the degree publication type from the `controlled vocabulary   | | Doctoral Dissertation               |
|   <https://digital2.library.unt.edu/vocabularies/publication-types/>`__| | Master's Thesis                     |
|                                                                        | | Problem in Lieu of a Master's Thesis|
+------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+


.. _degree-discipline:

Degree Discipline
=================


+-----------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| **Guideline**                                             | **Examples**                          |
+===========================================================+=======================================+
|-  Enter the name of the program (or major discipline) as  |Elementary Education                   |
|   it appears on the title page or equivalent              |                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+


.. _degree-department:

Academic Department
===================

-   This subfield may be used for any items created at the University of North Texas
-   For theses and dissertations, this should be the same as the
    department chair listed on the title page
-   For items other than theses and dissertations, use the current
    department associated with the creator(s)
    
    -   The department will not be changed retroactively if the creator
        moves to a different department

+-----------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| **Guideline**                                             | **Examples**                          |
+===========================================================+=======================================+
|-  Record the name of the department or school associated  |Political Science                      |
|   with the work                                           |                                       |
|-  Use the short form of the department name (omitting     |                                       |
|   "Department of")                                        |                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
|-  If the item has multiple creators from different        | | Library and Information Science     |
|   departments, include each one separately                | | Digital Projects                    |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+



.. _degree-grantor:

Degree Grantor
==============

+-----------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+
| **Guideline**                                             | **Examples**                          |
+===========================================================+=======================================+
|-  Record the name of the degree-granting institution  as  |University of North Texas              |
|   it appears on the title page or equivalent              |                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+---------------------------------------+



.. _degree-examples:

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Other Examples:
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Doctorate in Physics
    -   *Name:* Doctor of Philosophy
    -   *Level:* Doctoral
    -   *Publication Type:* Doctoral Dissertation
    -   *Discipline:* Physics
    -   *Department:* 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:* Political Science
    -   *Grantor:* University of North Texas

Doctorate in Literature
    -   *Name:* Doctor of Philosophy
    -   *Level:* Doctoral
    -   *Publication Type:* Doctoral Dissertation
    -   *Discipline:* English
    -   *Department:* English
    -   *Grantor:* North Texas State University

Artist Certificate
    -   *Name:* Graduate Artist Certificate
    -   *Level:* Certificate
    -   *Discipline:* Flute
    -   *Department:* Music
    -   *Grantor:* University of North Texas


.. _degree-comments:

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Comments
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-   If feasible, compiling controlled vocabularies for degree name and discipline facilitate consistency.
-   In some cases, Academic Department will also be related to the :doc:`Institution </fields/institution>` element.


.. _degree-resources:

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Resources
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-   UNT Degree Level `Controlled Vocabulary <https://digital2.library.unt.edu/vocabularies/degree-levels/>`__
-   UNT Degree Publication Type `Controlled Vocabulary <https://digital2.library.unt.edu/vocabularies/degree-information/>`__



**More Guidelines:**

-   :doc:`Quick-Start Metadata Guide </guides/quick-start-guide>`
-   `Metadata Home <https://library.unt.edu/metadata/>`_