Correlations between standard ability variables such as first year grades and early graduate school success criteria are supported by data from a study of graduate psychology students at the University of Illinois. Certain peer ratings emerged as important predictors of later success. Sex differences were less than anticipated. (Author/EB)

This description of a graduate applied mathematics program developed at Hunter College is for students with a liberal-arts background and is suitable to the economic and geographical location of New York City. The components of the program and its success are reported. (Author/MP)

This course, offered by the departments of chemical engineering and polymer science and engineering at the University of Massachusetts, is mainly a course in applied fluid dynamics with an emphasis on flow pressures dominated by viscous effects. (BB)

The three major objectives of the Algerian Institute of Petroleum are to provide technician training, engineering education, and scientific and technical research. (BB)

From her experiences in a field study of nurses in hospitals for her doctoral disseration, the author offers practical suggestions to field researchers for planning a study proposal, preparing for the contingencies of field research, and setting up a good recordkeeping system for study costs. (MF)

The role of the dissertation in the education of Ph.D. candidates is addressed. Objections to the dissertation requirement, including excessive time demands and the sterile effects on later research, are examined, and recommendations for changes in rationale and end-product requirements are made. A 17-item bibliography is provided. (JMD)

Cites the lack of uniform teaching approaches of graduate programs in clinical psychology. Offers a model in which graduate training is designed from empirical data on employer needs and a unified theory of the field. (Author/AV)

Discusses a report issued by a committee of the National Academy of Sciences that recommends a reduction in federal sponsorship of pre- and postdoctoral research in basic biomedical and behavioral sciences. (MLH)

The first need after the Bakke case is for an atmosphere in which the right questions can be asked and answers sought. Advocates and opponents of preferential admissions need to be willing to discuss the root issues with candor and courage. (Author/LBH)

The need to differentiate degree levels in social work education reopens the question of generic and specific education, which is here related to discussions in the 1950s, prior to the widespread adoption of the generic curriculum. The importance of the generic curriculum to professional identity is examined along with implications of structural…

Experiences in teaching basic research methods courses to graduate social work students are reported. A model of research learning is proposed based on introductory topics in a reverse order from that of the conventional basic research course. The theory is that data analysis should be the initiating point of research learning, not the final…

Discusses stylized behavior, defined as acting and responding in a particular way, in the context of the counseling supervisor/trainee relationship. The supervisor must deal with this problem if trainees are to become effective counselors. (Author/HMV)

The scope of the doctor of arts degree is reviewed and compared with Ph.D. and Ed.D programs. The doctor of arts degree in physical education at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro is mentioned briefly. (LBH)

The AACP executive director reports on developments in pharmacy colleges in the areas of membership, communications, meetings, finances, government affairs, new projects and services, staff and facilities, student affairs, and educational research and development. (LBH)

The typical masters degree requires approximately thirty credits or semester hours plus some requirements beyond this regular course work. The present study is an attempt to obtain some indication of reaction to these other than regular course requirements from masters level students in the field of education. (Author)