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What is the difference between Summa Cum Laude and Magnum Cum Laude? Which is preferred, i.e. which is higher?
Outstanding achievement in a bachelor's degree may be designated by the Latin phrases cum laude (with praise), magna cum laude (with great praise), or summa cum laude (with the highest praise).
Summa Cum Laude is when you graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher. Magna Cum Laude is graduating with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7. Cum Laude is graduating with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
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Kathleen M. Barnhart
Expertise
Career and Technical Education or Vocational Lessons Curriculum Development for K-12 K-12 Lesson Plans and Thematic Units
Experience
Seven years in K-12 curriculum development for career and technical education (vocational). I have taught Instructional Technology for the past four years at the university and community college level.
Organizations
Gateway to Educational Materials
Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education
Association for Career and Technical Education
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Publications
Progress, Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education.
Education/Credentials
B.A. Communication, Sangamon State University
M.A. Communication, Instructional Design
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