Licentiate

Licentiate (from Latin licentia doctorandi = permission/right to teach) is the title of a person who holds an academic degree called a license. This degree exists in various Africa, Europe and Latin America countries but can represent different educational levels. It usually signifies someone who holds a certificate of competence to practise a profession. In Argentina, the licenciatura is a 4-5 year degree, generally equivalent to an M.Sc. in North America universities. In some cases it does not require the formal writing of a thesis, although almost invariably a quota of research is required. Currently the only institution in Australia to grant licentiates - apart from theological colleges (see below) - is the Australian Music Examinations Board, which confers licentiate diplomas including the Licentiate in Music, Australia (LMusA). In Belgian universities, a person titled Licentiate (or Licentiaat in Dutch or Licencié in French) holds the equivalent education of a master's degree... full article at wikipedia