Legal education theory and business educational theory are examined as they relate to the J.D. and MBA programs, and the way these differing approaches are reconciled is analyzed. The need for more combined J.D./MBA programs is discussed, and a new impetus toward providing these graduates is recommended. (MSE)

Reports the extent and content of introductory information science instruction at 79 of the 105 member schools of the Association of American Library Schools (AALS). Of the 58 schools offering computer programming instruction, 38 teach BASIC; 18, PL/I-PL/C; 15, COBOL; and 12, FORTRAN. Twelve references are listed. (RAA)

There are specific skill areas which are not addressed in present masters degree programs which could be addressed in terms of developing an effective specialty area in rehabilitation counseling in the private sector. These areas include knowledge of workers compensation, basic concepts in insurance, and understanding of law. (CT)

Describes a project which is being implemented in the field of educational technology in Panama and Venezuela. The project emphasizes inservice training of a cadre of professionals who will direct efforts to identify and resolve significant problems in education. (Author/CHC)

A desirable practical consequence of the classroom learning environment research during the 1970s would be the development of preservice and inservice teacher education courses about learning environment. Guidelines for the establishment of such courses are provided, and a current university course on classroom learning environment is described.…

To support first-year teacher development, the Jefferson County (Alabama) School District initiated an innovative mentoring program called Teaching Excellence Can Actually Happen (TEACH). The program provides full-time mentoring by highly qualified colleagues, a free two-year master's degree program, technology training and laptop computers,…

Masters students in counseling program were asked to report "critical incidents" that had influenced their development as counselors. Participants most frequently cited courses based on experiential learning and field experiences as being influential in their development. Events external to the graduate program also were frequently reported as…

Used an enrollment process model to guide implementation of a survey of master's business students to characterize the decision process leading to enrollment. Quadrant analysis was used to develop a two-dimensional profile of students for use in enrollment management. (EV)

Compares self-reported drinking practices of master's of social work (MSW) students with undergraduate students. Results reveal that the MSW students, within age and gender categories, did not drink as excessively as the undergraduate students, although a greater percentage were recovering, a finding of high relevance for the training of these…

In Europe, 47 gerontology programs offer academic degrees and 11 offer postvocational certificates. Diversity of terminology and qualifications suggests a need for coordination. European Union members are development a European Master Gerontology program with equally structured core modules. Coursework must account for different countries' social…

Discusses a change in engineering education emphasizing human responsibility for environment, natural resources and reactions concerning technology. Describes the Swedish education system and a change in the curricula at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. (Author/YP)

Observed work of 14 mental health and school counselors in their initial supervised experience to determine whether some behaviors become automatic during first 6 months of supervision. Attending skills and skills that facilitate disclosure were found to be present significantly more often at conclusion of supervision period. Neither diagnostic…

Examines the need for and value of graduate education as a preparation for careers, particularly in the fine arts. Discusses the apprenticeship alternative and the continuing popularity of the Master of Fine Arts degree for actors, acting teachers, and playwrights. Suggests that those interested in design and technology should consider doctoral…

Narrates a proposal writer's experience over five weeks as a member of a team writing a grant proposal on the design and implementation of a practice-oriented master's degree program on manufacturing education and training. (SR)

Describes a Master's of Arts in Writing program which is an attempted reform of the master's degree in English: an experimental curriculum designed to revive rhetorical approaches to the construction and interpretation of literary works. Outlines the program's strengths and the problems that emerged in the first three years. (MG)