Common use of DEGREE DEFINITIONS Clause in Contracts

DEGREE DEFINITIONS. The salary schedules listed in the appendices of this Agreement shall be interpreted and applied in accordance with the following definitions and in compliance with the Professional Development Program outlined in Appendix D: Bachelor A baccalaureate degree earned at an accredited college or university. Master’s or A master’s degree earned at an accredited college or university; Equivalent** the completion of thirty-six (36) credits beyond the baccalaureate degree. Sixth Year or A second master’s degree in a discipline other than the discipline Master’s +30 in which the initial master’s degree was attained, or a Sixth Year or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited college or university. Sixth Year +15 A second master’s degree in a discipline other than the discipline Master +45 in which the initial master’s degree was attained plus fifteen