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D.A.

D.A.

9.0
A university degree for people who teach in an arts or science subject
  • noun
  • /diː.eɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • She earned her D.A. in history and now teaches at the university.

Examples

  • Many community college professors hold a D.A. in their academic field.

  • Many universities offer a D.A. program for aspiring educators.

  • After completing his D.A., he focused on curriculum development for higher education.

  • She earned her D.A. in education last year.

  • After completing his D.A., he developed innovative teaching methods for his students.

  • Many community colleges prefer to hire instructors with a D.A. in their subject area.

  • She received her D.A. in music and now teaches at a local college.

Synonyms

doctorate
vsD.A.
  • Specialized
58 7.0

A university degree you get after long study and your own research

emphasizes teaching specialization rather than original research
doctor's degree
vsD.A.
1 4.4

The highest university award for advanced study and research, often called a PhD

is narrower applying to arts teaching specialization not all fields
Doctor of Arts
vsD.A.
  • Specialized
7.1

A high-level degree for study or achievement in arts and humanities

is specific to a teaching focused credential rather than mainly research
ArtsD
vsD.A.
  • Formal
8.9

A university gives a degree as an honor for work in the arts

is an earned credential focused on teaching rather than ceremonial honor

Surface Forms

D.A. singular
D.As plural

Etymology

D.A. stands for Doctor of Arts, a kind of doctor degree. The word doctor comes from an old Latin word docere meaning 'to teach', and arts here means 'study' or 'skills', so a D.A. is a doctor degree that focuses on teaching and practical work in a subject rather than on research.