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Achilles, C. M. – 1987
School administration is an applied field requiring synthesis of ideas from diverse sources and application of these ideas in skillful practice. Administrator preparation programs must include opportunities for new administrators to practice their craft in nonthreatening environments and share experiences with peers while being supervised by…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Field Experience Programs

Neapolitan, Jerry – Teaching Sociology, 1992
Presents study results analyzing the effects of a small scale internship program for undergraduate sociology majors on career choice. Concludes that even a small scale program makes a significant contribution to clarification of career choice for sociology majors. Suggests that internship provides information on occupations and reduces…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Educational Research, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education
Hyman, Barry – Engineering Education, 1989
Discusses the human dimensions of Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program learning about the relationship between engineering and public policy. Describes modes of engineering and government interaction. Presents the demographic data and current employment of students selected during the first 10 years of the program. (YP)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Engineering, Engineering Education, Engineers
Herring, Matthew D.; And Others – Journal of Agronomic Education (JAE), 1990
A survey of the academic requirements of internships, benefits in taking part in an internship, and problems encountered in internship programs are described. Results indicated that one of the problems with internship programs occurred when faculty did not have direct control over the experience. (CW)
Descriptors: Agronomy, College Science, Experiential Learning, Field Experience Programs