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 fine arts—B.F.A.
• bachelor of music (applied music, music theory)—B.M.
• bachelor of music education—B.M.E.
• 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 education—Ed.D.
• doctor of ministry—D.Min.
• doctor of nursing practice—D.N.P.
• 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.