08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe
08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe
08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe
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176 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE<br />
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS<br />
PROFESSIONAL DOCTORAL PROGRAMS<br />
The pr<strong>of</strong>essional doctor<strong>at</strong>e represents a level <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ion beyond the usual<br />
four-year baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e degree and serves as the educ<strong>at</strong>ional base for entrylevel<br />
practice in many pr<strong>of</strong>essions, especially those rel<strong>at</strong>ed to healthcare. The<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional doctor<strong>at</strong>e differs in one very significant way from traditional postgradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
academic degree programs in th<strong>at</strong> it is not intended to provide extensive<br />
research training. Some pr<strong>of</strong>essional doctoral programs admit students after the<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> a specified pre-pr<strong>of</strong>essional curriculum (usually two to three years<br />
<strong>of</strong> post-secondary study) while others may require a prior degree as a<br />
prerequisite for enrollment. In either case, such programs transcend the<br />
traditional post-secondary educ<strong>at</strong>ional process.
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