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Lowercase bachelor's degree; master's degree, doctorate. Capitalize formal references: Bachelor of Arts (or Science); Juris Doctor; Master of Arts/Fine Arts/Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education. Spelling out the degree is preferred. When abbreviating, use periods with these: B.A., B.S., M.A., M.F.A., M.P.A., M.S., M.I.T., Ed.M., J.D., Ph.D., Ed.D.. Do not use periods with nursing degrees (BSN, MN, DNP) or with MBA. Use Dr. before a name only with medical doctors. A person earns a degree, not receives a degree.