Degree Designations
The list for correct use of degree designations for Samford University:
- associate of science—A.S.
- bachelor of arts—B.A.
- bachelor of music (applied music, music theory)—B.M.
- bachelor of science—B.S.
- bachelor of science in business administration—B.S.B.A.
- bachelor of science in education—B.S.E.
- bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies—B.S.I.S.
- bachelor of science in nursing—B.S.N.
- doctor of ministry—D.Min.
- doctor of pharmacy—Pharm.D.
- educational specialist—Ed.S.
- juris doctor (doctor of law) not juris doctorate—J.D.
- master of accountancy—M.Acc.
- master of business administration—M.B.A.
- master of comparative law—M.C.L.
- master of divinity—M.Div.
- master of music—M.M.
- master of music education—M.M.E.
- master of science in education—M.S.E.
- master of science in environmental management—M.S.E.M.
- master of science in nursing—M.S.N.
- master of theological studies—M.T.S.
Use for all other degrees should follow this same format.