re: #292 Gus 802

Not in the practical sense with all fields. You won’t find many attorney’s with just a bachelors degree. You get JD first and then you have to take the bar exams. Equating the attainment of a PhD in a particular scientific field does not equal professional competency (in all cases) in the long run.

I.e. There are quacks with PhDs in biology who can continue to “practice” and call themselves scientists. If you’re a quack in the legal field you will eventually be disbarred. Many states also require architects to provide proof of continuing education to remain licensed. Colorado is one such state. Once licensed to be either an architect or a structural engineer you are subject to the bylaws and regulations of professional conduct. If you go before the board and lose your license you can no longer call yourself an architect.