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

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)

Practitioner interest in part time postgraduate, off-campus study leading to a PharmD degree was assessed by administering a non-self-selective survey to 202 practitioners attending continuing education programs in six geographic regions in Kentucky. A verbal and written probable program description was presented prior to the survey. (Author/MLW)

The results of an investigation of nontraditional, external graduate study programs are described. Primary emphasis is placed on doctoral degree programs and information on requirements, accreditation, duration, costs, etc., with data presented for 13 institutions. Institution names, addresses, and telephone numbers are itemized, along with…

This paper describes the major types of university graduate programs now underway for the professional education of community college administrators, counselors, and instructors. On the basis of the implications of these existing programs, he makes nine recommendations to graduate schools considering new programs for community college staff. These…