> <<How is IBCLC(student) different to  PhD(cand.)?>>
>
> A PhD candidate is understood to be actively in the
> process of earning her degree in a specific University
> program.  She is in a program that is expected to end
> with the conferring of this degree.
>

There's even more to it than that.  In the PhD-granting
departments/institutions I know of, a person must pass a qualifying exam
to earn the title of PhD Candidate.  The qualifying exam comes a couple of
years into the program, after a lot of study and work.  Those who don't
pass might leave that program with "only" a Master's degree -- or no
degree.  The "qualifier" or "quals" is very stressful, nearly as much as
defending the eventual PhD dissertation.

The title of "PhD Candidate" is awarded with a nice diploma-type
certificate and is an official designation for receiving financial
assistance etc.

I think student LCs can call themselves "aspiring IBCLC" or "IBCLC hopeful".

Margaret
mom of 3, LLLL, grad school survivor, and IBCLC hopeful 2005

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