Parodies an external degree program, using medicine as an illustration. (DW)

This paper describes the individualized structuring of postgraduate courses adopted by the Atlantic Institute of Education. A key feature of the Open Access Study Plan is that students in consultation with faculty choose the objectives for their course and then select appropriate learning experiences. (Author)

Describes new concepts of course and residency at Union Graduate School. (DW)

Major policies and recommended procedures for the accreditation of graduate programs is presented. The policies and procedures discussed apply to all institutions offering graduate work that are accredited or seek accreditation, including "newer" types such as external degree programs, programs established for highly specialized student…

Describes the Open Access Study plan, an external degree program, of the Atlantic Institute of Education. (IRT)

The external degree path to a doctorate is becoming more popular among established professionals unable to take leaves of absence for traditional programs. It is successful with minorities and adult learners because programs link theory with practice and offer flexible and distance programming. Student lack of access to research facilities,…

An overview of the Open Universitie's graduate courses and the potential for growth within the program. (HB)

Australia's external degree programs have managed to maintain high standards for graduate degrees through residential and weekend schools, teaming of visiting or part-time faculty with regular full-time faculty members, faculty-wide approval of grades, direct supervision, strict admission standards, and rigorous programs. (Author/WD)

The program, through a variety of flexible arrangements, enabled nursing students to enroll for full-time study at a fixed time and place to earn their master's degree in a more convenient and individualized manner. (Author)

Policy regarding the quality of external degree programs (i.e., off-campus study, often of a nontraditional nature) leading to graduate degrees is presented. Topics covered include: establishment in each state of more effective procedures for review of off-campus graduate programs; review and evaluation procedures of regional accrediting…

A study aimed at determining the perceived needs of a selected sample of Iowa pharmacists for externally available advanced study is discussed. Eight percent of the population proposed to pursue advanced degrees, while another 6 percent desired to participate in the educational opportunities without pursuing a degree. (Author/MLW)

The papers presented include: "The Union Graduate School Experience" (King V. Cheek); "Some Observations on the Nova University Experience" (Sebastian V. Martorana); "Higher Education and Human Equality" (Howard R. Bowen); "Benefits for Personal Development from Going to College" (Joseph Katz): and "A…

Los Angeles' International College is a small, private, unaccredited college with 174 students and without classrooms, library or student center. Its chief assets are the intellects and worldwide reputations of many of its tutors who work closely with student apprentices. (LBH)

Few educators understand the exact nature and scope of alternative graduate programs or the variety of issues that confront their development and viability. Alternative graduate education is defined and the issues and critical concepts of nontraditional graduate study are identified. (Author/MLW)

In 1982 the University of West Florida (UWF) transferred control of one of its off-campus center locations to a sister institution. The loss of the center reduced UWF College of Education enrollment by 194 students. A two-year effort in developing the graduate school at the site resulted in an increase of 195 students enrolled in graduate-level…