Marketing educators have long been interested in the value of the education they provide, and the importance of educational value has accelerated in an age of increasing educational options, rising college tuition and residential costs, and rapidly changing market needs. The present study surveys marketing managers and utilizes Thurstone pairwise…

The assessment process in higher education considers four aspects: assessment agents, procedure, content, and scoring. In this study, we delve into the who. We analyze the role of transversal competence assessment agents in the framework of professional internships in university master's degree programs, comparing the suitability of their…

In this paper we consider whether experience gained on the job through an internship results in knowledge that can help with passing the CPA exam. It would seem that a candidate for the CPA exam would be better prepared if they had the combination of education and practical experience. We examine the CPA exam performance of 72 graduate students…

Problem: Equipping current and future social work practitioners with skills to deliver evidence-based practice (EBP) has remained an elusive prospect since synchronized efforts with field instructors have not been a consistent part of dissemination and implementation efforts. Recognizing the highly influential position of field instructors, this…

Student perceptions of 63 concentration year MSW students, grades, and faculty perceptions were examined to evaluate differences in educational outcomes and in learning experiences among a traditional classroom model, a mixed or hybrid model, and a webinar online model for delivery of integrative field seminars. No significant differences were…

Recent changes in legislation (IDEA) have implications for the changing role of the school psychologist, specifically in the evaluation of students with learning disabilities. There is a need to examine the attitudes and practices of school psychologists regarding specific learning disability identification as there is little consistency in how…

Surveyed 50 counseling psychology training directors and 189 counseling psychology doctoral student intern candidates concerning required 1-year professional practice internship. Eighteen directors noted that one or more of their students failed to obtain internship placement. Students and directors had different perceptions about application…

Discusses purpose and methods of the internship for university graduate students who are prospective school personnel, in which interns gain supervised experience and practical knowledge. Contends that in a successful internship, the intern, the educational institution, and the university are all beneficiaries of the program. Contains 7…

The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) recommends that a full-year internship be included in doctoral level training. A survey of location of positions, required credentials, and reaction to accreditation of internship sites, indicates that ACES must become more involved in development and retainment of internship…

The process of contextualization of theological education through an internship experience at Perkins School of Theology is described. Perkins is a graduate professional school of theology preparing persons for leadership in the church, and the internship normally follows the second year of academic study. The intern is placed in a teaching…

A study examined factors leading to effective socialization of management interns on overseas assignments and positive outcomes of expatriate-intern socialization programs. Subjects were 138 graduate business-school students on six-month internships in 23 countries. Results suggest that both the design of the internship job and the strategies used…

Because law schools need facilities to provide their students with clinical experience and the Legal Services Corporation has the resources and facilities but needs the manpower to serve the legal needs of the poor, it is argued that third year law students should intern with the Corporation. (JMD)

Participation of 18 parents of young children with disabilities in field-site experiences for graduate school interns was examined. Parents indicated support for their involvement in such training programs. Implications for using families in personnel training in early intervention are addressed. (Author/SW)

This study interviewed 18 graduate students in higher education programs nationwide concerning their experiences in an administrative internship. Specifically, the study addressed the following issues: connections made by students between the internship and classroom experience; student outcomes from the internship experience; and differences in…

The report summarizes a survey of 46 graduates of the Nova Southeastern University (Florida) doctoral program in optometry, the only such program in the state, concerning professional and program issues, including professional employment patterns and feedback on the doctoral program. Results indicate that school location was a primary reason for…