2007-10-23 10:11:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Thanks, coach! Actually, I thought the same thing, but I've seen it so many times both ways that I was beginning to doubt myself! I have an AP Style Book but didn't want to go up to get it! I appreciate yours and the person's above your answer.
2007-10-23 11:12:07 · update #1
It is "master's degree" but it is "Master of Arts" or "Master of Science"
Here's why. The apostrophe s is a possessive. The master holds the degree. It is the master's (his/hers) credential and therefor the "master's degree".
Since it is only one degree, it is a Master of Arts or Master of Science. If the person had two MA degrees then they would be his master's degrees and his Masters of Arts.
Further, if we just want an authoritative source then the AP Style book tells us "academic degrees -- Put an apostrophe in bachelor's degree and master's degree. This is to show possession. The degree belongs to the bachelor or master (that's you). Even when shortened to bachelor's and master's (no "degree" afterward), you keep the apostrophe."
2007-10-23 10:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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Is it masters degree or master's degree? I've seen it both ways.?
2015-08-18 09:15:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
master's degree, because the master is owning the degree. so, it needs a possesive "s"
2007-10-23 10:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by lulu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-01 07:36:55 · answer #4 · answered by Elvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it is "masters degree" actually.
2007-10-23 10:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ тнє σяιgιиαℓ gιяℓfяι∂αу ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
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2007-10-23 10:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by brittany45n32 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋