>>Similarly, whether or not there's a Masters before the PhD varies with the field. Some subjects seem to require it, others don't. In some fields, it appears that the Masters is what you get if you don't pass your PhD comps and wash out.
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>So, by the same token, if Helland washed out of undergrad then he can have a tile? Something like Doctor of Life Experiences?

Just to avoid giving offense to anyone, I want to be clear that what I said is the case in some fields at some places. Lots of Masters degrees require original research and are an end in themselves.

Tamar