Outlines procedures and assumptions for instituting a doctoral program in business communication. Lists general/specific requirements for enrollment, and suggests business-core and interdepartmental curricula. (RL)

Ohio State's traditional graduate program is discussed in terms of student requirements, including competence in research strategy and experimental design, manipulative technique, and oral and written communication. Methods for meeting these requirements are reviewed briefly. (LBH)

A case is made for greater emphasis in graduate music education on courses that deal with the foundational in such a way that the student begins to understand the underlying force and value of a study of principles, theories, and concepts (e.g. psycho-physiology of music and philosophies and aesthetics in music education). (JT)

This draft of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards reflects a revision that was completed by the Council's Committee on Standards over a two-year period between 1975-1977. An outline is given of the standards to be met by schools of education desiring accreditation by NCATE. The standards, effective January…

This paper presents findings of a study that asked administrators to identify the skills that administrative candidates should possess in the year 2000 and the administrator-preparation courses that universities should offer. Data were collected through telephone interviews that were conducted with a total of 80 Long Island, New York,…

The master's degree is reviewed in terms of its current status and rate of conferral, its diversity, standards, and the dominant program models. Changes in the patterns of master's degrees conferred, by discipline, are examined, and problems associated with the proliferation of degrees are noted. Diversity in curricular models is cited as a source…

Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree are listed and explained. The intent is to present the prospective Ph.D. student with a reasonably clear picture of the tasks to be completed, the level of performance to be achieved, and the expected schedule for completion of the degree. University faculty and academic administrative officers may…

A 1994 national survey of deans of 91 accredited social work education programs investigated policies and procedures related to granting advanced standing to social work master's degree students who completed social work foundation courses during undergraduate study. Most have policies and procedures related to advanced standing, but they vary…

A survey on inclusion of courses on group work in the graduate social work curriculum found that most schools (out of 89 responding institutions) offered group work only as an elective course, which few take. Responses indicate that foundation courses include little on this topic. Consequences for the field and recommendations for social work…

A national survey examined the extent of offerings of courses on the uses of computers in instruction by education faculties. Results showed extensive offerings in both undergraduate and graduate programs, but considerable diversity in content and sequence and no consistency in requirements for computer-related experience before certification.…

Presents the findings of an informal poll of teachers over 25 years about their experiences in education school courses and their thoughts on the proper requirements for the education degree in foreign languages. (Three references) (CK)

A model for an interdisciplinary graduate degree program based on the Behavioral Science Graduate degree program at California State University at Dominguez Hills is described. In light of the declining resources available to higher education institutions it is recommended that curricular programs be accountable and responsive to the needs of the…