Data collected by the University of Texas/Austin School of Social Work on the extent and structure of substantive specializations in master's level social work curricula indicate the continuation of a trend toward organization by both practice method and substantive focus. However, little indication of depth was found in existing specializations.…

The author found that most Masters of Public Administration programs require that students complete a single course in the budgeting and financial management area. She states that this course typically gives significant coverage to about a third of the financial management skills that practitioners surveyed deemed essential. (Author/CT)

Describes a small interdisciplinary master's program in mass communications. Considers the program in terms of graduate education in broadcasting. (PD)

This article contains standards and interpretation of the standards for graduate programs in physical education developed by the College and University Council of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (JMK)

This document describes business plan competitions sponsored by universities. The idea began in the early 1980s at the University of Texas when Masters in Business Administration (MBA) students created a friendly competitive activity along the lines of the law schools Moot Court competition. Later the competition became national, and then…

This paper will include critical information for administrators and faculty in higher education for developing an assessment model for an online degree program. Determining the assessment process for the program before offering courses will ensure a smooth transition into the online environment so that faculty and administrators will know that the…

This study explored the institutional characteristics associated with the conversion from college to university status. Since 1990, more than 120 public and private four-year colleges have changed their names and become universities. Of these, 105 were considered for this study. The first hypothesis, that less selective institutions were more…

In a recent reorganization, Purdue's chemistry department has added a new division: chemical education. Its faculty will work closely with members of Purdue's department of education on graduate programs for chemistry teachers and on research in chemical education. The master of science degree program in chemical education is highlighted.…

Presents a model for training group counselors in a master's level program which incorporates recommendations in the current literature on group counselor education. (Author)

Lists complaints regarding business school curriculums and the preparedness of business school graduates; presents proposals for improving business school instructional methods; and describes several techniques for making the MBA class more realistic. (CT)

Presents results of a survey aimed at generating a current picture of the context (institutional commitment, student commitment, and program emphasis) of science education leadership development in 40 universities known to have active graduate programs for doctoral students and/or master's students. Present status and recent changes are discussed.…

An innovative management decision support system was developed as an integral element of an MBA program. An evaluation of impacts on user attitudes, values, information usage, and decision-making behavior indicated that, although attitudes and values were affected, a positive impact on decision performance quality was not demonstrated. (Author/CMV)

The University of Alberta, Edmonton, announces the approval of a graduate program in First Nations education at both the master's and doctoral level. Describes program plans related to the use of elders, Native language revitalization, student selection, core courses, adjunct faculty (indigenous scholars), and the application process. (SV)

Includes an edited transcript of a listserv conversation among seven individuals who graduated in 1991 from the same program in technical communication. Provides insights for students preparing for careers in the field and for the professors who instruct them. Highlights some structural issues that drive many talented people from the profession.…

Focus groups captured 35 adults' perceptions of an online library and information science master's program. Analysis of results using adult learning theories resulted in 10 recommendations for online courses. Student/instructor and student/student interaction was absent in theories but a key element in distance learning. (Contains 11 references.)…