In 2008, Delta State University began offering an integrated Master's of Business Administration (iMBA) degree. The program's design allows students to complete degree requirements within three semesters using an online, integrated format. The program consists of three 10-hour modules, one offered in each semester: spring, summer, and fall. The…

A sample of bachelors and masters social work program curricula was examined. Great variation in quantity and content in each major curriculum area within and across levels, internal lack of integration, and inconsistency in approach were found. Discontinuity existed between bachelors and masters levels. Curriculum options are discussed.…

This paper presents preliminary findings of an ongoing research survey of 386 senior local and 59 central public administration practitioners in Britain, and used a modified survey instrument initially used at Kentucky State and Indiana State Universities. After setting out some of the similarities and differences between public administration…

A research sample of 56 college and universities provides nationally representative descriptive data on the linguistic theory and applied linguistics content in the curriculum of graduate programs in bilingual education in the United States. Suggests directions for change in such curricula. (Author/LMO)

A project was undertaken to introduce gerontological content into the professional preparation of adult educators in the master's program in adult education offered at the University of Southern Maine. After courses in the existing curriculum of the master's program were analyzed for the appropriateness and currency of their gerontological…

As more and more of its graduates became employed in training and development in business and industry, rather than in instructional systems development in the public schools, the Instructional Systems Technology (IST) progam at Indiana University decided to conduct a needs assessment to determine how its programs could better prepare its…

The nature of changes occurring in professional degree programs, resulting from environmental factors such as societal change, competition, and advancing technology, is examined. Focus is on accounting and engineering at the baccalaureate level, business and law at the graduate level. Application of Total Quality Management to curriculum…