Academic Degrees
In General
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No punctuation for academic degrees: BA, BIS, BMus, BS, MA, PhD, MFA
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Spell out lesser-known degree titles at first mention, use acronym after
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Do not capitalize spelled-out names for a degree (bachelor of arts degree, bachelor of interdisciplinary studies, master’s degree, the doctorate)
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Do not use a comma between the degree and class year (BA '48)