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4.2.1 Capitalize the full name or abbreviation of an academic degree or honor.

EXAMPLES

The B. S. is awarded after four years of study.

Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.

Henry Kissinger, Nobelist and statesman, was born in Germany.

4.2.2 Do not capitalize general references to degrees or honors.

EXAMPLES

The bachelor’s degree is awarded after four years of study.

The actor is returning to college to pursue a master of science degree.

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