Subj : Re: Degree vs Diploma
To   : Nightfox
From : Gryphon
Date : Tue May 06 2025 06:07:40

On 24 Apr 2025 at 12:27p, Nightfox pondered and said...
 
 Ni> Isn't the degree also a confirmation that you've graduated and completed
 Ni> the program?  My understanding is that the degree says you've graduated
 Ni> & completed the program and are thus are qualified for the material
 Ni> covered in the program. Having a diploma to also say you've completed
 Ni> the program seems redundant to me (and I don't recall seeing a college
 Ni> in my area issuing dimplomas separately). I have an associates and a
 Ni> bachelor's degree that were issued to me after I finished the college
 Ni> programs but never got a college diploma issued to me.

The two are similar to driving. If you pass all the driving tests, then you can be considered a legal driver. The license you carry in your wallet is akin to the diploma.

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