Expands the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include additional degrees.
The Professional Student Degree Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of a professional degree. It includes degrees such as Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Nursing, among others. This change signifies completion of academic requirements for beginning practice in a given profession and a level of professional skill beyond that normally required for a bachelor's degree.
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