D.A.
Definition
- Noun:
- Doctor of Arts: An academic degree awarded at the doctoral level, typically focused on advanced study, research, or practice in a specific field within the arts, humanities, or sometimes professional disciplines. It is equivalent in level to a Ph.D. but often with a different emphasis, such as applied knowledge or creative work.
Usage
- The abbreviation D.A. is used primarily in formal academic contexts to denote this specific doctoral degree.
- It is often used after a person's name, similar to other doctoral titles (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D.).
- It can be used to specify the field of a person's highest academic qualification.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "D.A. candidate": A person who is currently completing the coursework and/or dissertation required for the Doctor of Arts degree.
- He is a D.A. candidate studying music composition.
- "D.A. program": Refers to the specific course of study leading to the Doctor of Arts degree.
- The university offers a renowned D.A. program in history.
Variants and Related Words
- Doctorate (n): The general term for the highest university degree. A D.A. is one type of doctorate.
- Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) (n): Another common type of research doctorate, often compared or contrasted with the D.A.
- Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) (n): A doctoral degree focused on the field of education.
Synonyms
- Doctoral degree: The general category of degrees at this level.
- Terminal degree: The highest degree typically awarded in a given field of study.
Related Phrases
- Hold a D.A.: To possess a Doctor of Arts degree.
- She holds a D.A. in linguistics.
- Awarded a D.A.: To be granted the degree.
- He was awarded a D.A. last spring.
Noun
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a doctor's degree with a special disciplinary focus
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