Following most of Europe, 3-year degrees to be offered in the US

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In much of Europe, India, Australia and New Zealand, three-year undergraduate degrees are standard. Now, a US college accrediting body is allowing Brigham Young University in Idaho and affiliated Ensign College to offer the shorter programs, requiring fewer credits. Reporter Emily Haavik explains what’s behind the change and how it will work.

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