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Mastering Physics for Non-Academic Careers

MAR 01, 2001
Stephen D. Norton
Philip W. Hammer
Roman Czujko
Mastering Physics for Non-Academic Careers

This report describes the characteristics that distinguish a professional master’s degree program from a more traditional, academic master’s degree program. It also identifies and discusses the features of the strongest Professional Master’s Degree Programs in physics departments.

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