Academic Hera dr The history of academic dress reaches back to the days of the oldest European and British universities. From the basic design of this attire, the American colleges devised a suitable symbolism for academic apparel. The bachelor’s gown has long pointed sleeves in contrast to the master’s gown which is distinguished by the long oblong sleeves; the doctor’s gown is faced along the front with broad velvet panels and has full bell-shaped sleeves each bearing three horizontal bars of velvet. It is the hood that gives color to the academic costume and identifies the degree awarded. The hood is silk-lined with the colors of the institution conferring the degree. Gold and white are the official colors of The College of Saint Rose. The hood is bordered with velvet of a prescribed width and color to signify respective fields of learning: white for bachelor and master of arts, golden yellow for bachelor and master of science. Caps worn with bachelor’s and master’s gowns generally have black tassels. The tassel for the doctor’s cap is usually gold thread. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DEGREES The College Experience Program In partnership with The College of Saint Rose and Living Resources, the College Experience Program is a two-year certificate program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The curriculum is designed to foster independence and encourage students with developmental disabilities to explore areas of interest both professionally and socially. The program’s main goals are for each student in the program to be ready to enjoy independent living (with or without assistance) and work upon completion of the program. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) The degree conferred by institutions of higher education for the completion of a four-year curriculum in liberal arts, originally with emphasis on the humanities, but more recently without regard to the special field of emphasis. Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) The degree conferred by institutions of higher education for the completion of a four-year curriculum in the visual arts. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) The degree conferred by institutions of higher learning for the completion of a four-year curriculum with emphasis on science or for the completion of a four-year curriculum in certain technical or professional fields.
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Master of Arts (M.A), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.) The degree of advanced character, usually a second degree, ranking above the bachelor’s degree and below the Ph.D., Ed.D. or other equivalent doctoral degrees. Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) The highest professional degree in education awarded by colleges or universities for the advanced study of education, usually granted at the completion of the equivalent of a minimum of two or three years of graduate work in a teacher education school, college or university. Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) The highest degree granted to one in the field of pastoral theology. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) The highest earned academic degree, which requires the pursuit of original research. Juris Doctor (J.D.) The first degree awarded for the study of law.