All schools granting the PhD in clinical psychology were surveyed. Findings indicate shifts away from training in projectives with a corresponding increase in emphasis on objective approaches. Newer programs are deemphasizing training in diagnostics in general. Reprints from Kenneth Shemberg, Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State…

Presents 18 tables of ratings and rankings, by Speech Communication Association members, of doctoral programs in speech communication: their overall quality as well as specific content areas and methodologies. (PD)

The University of Texas (Dallas) has initiated a new Ph.D. program specifically to train chemists for doctoral level work in industry (Doctor of Chemistry). Participants will complete three research practica (at an industrial site and in two laboratory settings) instead of the traditional dissertation, emphasizing breadth and flexibility in…

The study assessed the utility of the courses and the training experiences at doctoral degree granting programs supported by the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped (now the Office of Special Education) as perceived by 45 practicing special education administrators who are graduates of those programs. (SB)

A 16-member Delphi panel rated mission, course content, desired behaviors, and research components for industrial technology education doctoral programs. They identified those components that are essential/necessary and those that are useful/beneficial, providing a benchmark for existing programs. (SK)

Describes a summer program, Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE), that provides crucial experience to women who hope to go on to earn Ph.D.s in mathematics. (EV)

Interviews with 18 students participating in an agriculture doctoral program at a distance found they were satisfied with convenience, instructional design, faculty, and cohort groups. Dissatisfaction was related to isolation, inaccessible resources, registration/technical problems, lack of agricultural communications curriculum, and time needed…

Describes a Research Support Group formed at Purdue University for doctoral students whose progress on their dissertations had stalled. Presents some preliminary outcome data; a discussion of the program's effectiveness, foregrounding the voices of the participants; and some projections for the future. (EV)

A survey of 50 universities (83 percent response) found only 28 offering doctoral programs with a major, minor, or concentration in international business. Total enrollment is small but increasing; foreign national students represent a majority. More active promotion and recruitment is needed as global competition increases. (SK)

Doctoral research in rehabilitation during 1982 and 1983 is reviewed. The methodology used to compile and categorize items in the bibliography is described along with reference citations, a summary, and observable trends. Includes 21-page bibliography of doctoral dissertations. (Author/NB)

Questions the need for differentiation between doctor of education and doctor of philosophy degrees and the misassumption that doctoral study is primarily academic apprenticeship. Suggests refocusing on process as well as product and developing creative talent regardless of whether the doctoral candidates will be professional scholars or scholarly…

Responses to previous four articles on integration of counseling psychology and neuropsychology. Contends that articles provide persuasive arguments for offering basic coursework in neuropsychology in counseling psychology doctoral programs. Raises concern that expanded training in neuropsychology may result in minimal training being…

Responds to earlier four articles that discussed rationale for inclusion of neuropsychology training in counseling psychology programs. Considers three issues primary to continued coordination between these specialties: minimal proficiency versus specialization; counseling psychology identity; and integration-combination or synthesis. Argues…

Examined relationships among anxiety, thoughts, self-efficacy, and performance of 37 students defending their doctoral dissertations. After orals, faculty examiners rated each student's performance and anxiety level. State-of-mind ratio (ratio of positive to positive-plus-negative thoughts) appeared to be more important contributor to anxiety than…

Proposes changes in the title and structure of nonpsychology doctoral training in counselor education. Suggests a comprehensive linkage system of training, accreditation, credentialing, and employment. Expresses concern that the nonpsychology doctorate degree in counseling is steadily losing ground in the job market to the doctorate in counseling…