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Direct linkZanville, Holly; Travers, Nan – Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 2022
The U.S. centuries-old four-tiered degree system (associate, baccalaureate, masters, doctorate) can be insurmountable for many and hinders those who do not complete any given tier. The nation's credential landscape is increasingly confusing, with nearly one million unique credentials awarded from postsecondary education institutions and related…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Academic Degrees, Credentials, Postsecondary Education
