"The Condition of Education" summarizes leading developments and trends in education using the latest available data. The report, which is required by law, is an indicator report intended for a general audience of readers who are interested in education. The indicators represent a consensus of professional judgment on the most…

Programs leading to an associate degree in nursing that are accredited by the National League for Nursing are given in a complete listing, with their locations. (Author/AJ)

Many four-year institutions are offering associate degree programs, a number which is increasing as pressure grows from communities demanding more occupationally-oriented programs. Many older students appreciate the two-year degrees not only for the occupational benefits, but also because of their self-fulfilling goals. (Editor/PG)

The 2-year Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is normally awarded for nontransferrable degree completion. The author discusses methods to offer A.S. students opportunities to obtain a bachelor's degree. (PG)

During the past five years, alternatives for getting the A.A. degree at Prince George's Community College have expanded greatly. Options have increased particularly in the area of career programs. The present report shows how students are taking advantage of these program alternatives. Growth programs are identified, and program completion…

The document includes three major parts. The first presents general information on the philosophy and objectives underlying vocational, technical, and adult education in Wisconsin and the roles of the state, districts, and schools. The second part presents guidelines for associate degree programs. Included are: (1) criteria, (2) curriculum, (3)…

This annual survey provides data on the status of programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and other awards based on less than 4 years of work beyond high school in US institutions of higher education. It covers degrees awarded between July 1, 1968 and June 30, 1969. Detailed listings of specific awards granted by each institution, by type…

A formalist approach to the teaching of computer languages in programs leading to associate degrees in computer related technologies is described and advocated. (SD)

In this article, the author puts forward the case that the emergence of the applied baccalaureate is one manifestation of the radically changing landscape for higher education in a global context. Although "parity of esteem" issues will continue to haunt advocates of applied degrees for some time, a concerted effort is called for in…

Explores impacts on length of time to completion of an associate's degree by variables such as a student's high school GPA, college placement status, transfer credits from other institutions, enrollment status, major, sex, ethnicity, and age. The study also outlines a systematic and comprehensive model for determining the extent to which these…

This memorandum contains facts about degrees conferred by institutions in the University of Wisconsin (UW) System in 2001-2002. Overall, the system conferred 28,894 degrees, of which 1,164 were associate degrees and 21,304 were bachelor's degrees. Institutions in the system conferred 5,083 master's degrees, 736 doctoral degrees, and 607…

In this project, the library acts as an advisory center and provides professional assistance in the selection of materials for study, a selection of professionally prepared study guides and reading lists, and a tutorial service which includes seminars and workshops conducted by librarians. (MM)

Emphasizes need to find ways to provide graduates of two-year technician programs access to baccalaureate programs. (BC)