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Rockinson-Szapkiw, Amanda J.; Bray, Oliver R., Jr.; Spaulding, Lucinda S. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2014
This study examines how GRE scores can be used to better understand Education doctoral candidates' methodology choices for the dissertation as well as their persistence behaviors. Candidates' of one online doctoral education program were examined. Results of a MANOVA suggested that there is no difference in GRE scores based on doctoral candidates'…
Descriptors: Predictive Validity, Doctoral Programs, College Entrance Examinations, Success
Morrow, Jim M. – 1993
In the spring of 1986 the first of a series of studies was undertaken by the faculty members in counselor education at Western Carolina University to revise and validate the admissions standards for the master's degree programs in counseling. Impetus for these efforts was provided by a request from the Dean of the Graduate School for all graduate…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), Admission Criteria
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Noble, John H., Jr.; Hepler, Juanita B. – Evaluation Review, 1990
The abbreviated (less-than-two-year) advanced-standing program in social work education was evaluated based on studies indicating that holders of bachelors' degrees in social work perform better than others in graduate social work programs. Admissions office record data allowed proper assessment of undergraduate grade inflation and graduate record…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Admission Criteria, Advanced Placement Programs, Bachelors Degrees