Capitalization of Academic Classifications, Courses, and Degrees Mini-Lesson #22 From the UWF Writing Lab’s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series
Capitalize academic classifications with specific activities. Junior-Senior Prom
Do not capitalize academic classifications without specific activities. freshman year senior
Capitalize names of some contemporary courses, courses that name languages, and courses followed by a number. English Economics 101 Writing Skills I Applied Communications Linguistics and Structure
Do not capitalize courses not followed by a number. language arts home economics European history communication arts
Capitalize abbreviations and full names for specific academic degrees. B.A., M.A., L.L.D., Ph.D. Bachelor of Science in engineering Master of Arts degree
Do not capitalize generic names of academic degrees. bachelor’s degree master’s degree