The master's degree is awarded in recognition of academic accomplishment as demonstrated by a program of course work, passing of the required examinations, and the preparation of a thesis, project, or essay. Master's degrees offered by Marquette include: The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is awarded in recognition of high attainment and ability in a special subject field. Candidates are required to pass examinations that cover general and specific knowledge in their area of expertise, and prepare and successfully defend a dissertation based on original research that makes a significant contribution to the field. Doctoral degrees offered by Marquette include: Certificate programs: A certificate acknowledges the successful completion of a group of classes taken at the graduate level. Depending on the specific requirements of the various certificate programs offered by Marquette, students must have a bachelor's or master's degree to be considered for admission. The School of Dentistry offers a four-year program composed of classroom education, laboratory instruction and clinical practice leading to the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.). Graduate specializations include: Endodontics Graduate and professional degrees offered by the College of Health Sciences include:
Marquette offers both full-time and part-time programs leading to the Juris Doctor (J.D) degree.
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