Correlates of departmental quality at the masters and doctoral level in regional colleges and universities were studied. The sample of 45 departments represented 14 public institutions in two states and included departments of biology, chemistry, education, history, and mathematics. Based on multivariate linear regression, departmental quality was…

This booklet provides the results of a review and evaluation of fellowships and institutes funded in Fiscal Year 1988 through the Library Career Training Program under Title II-B of the Higher Education Act. A total of 14 master's fellowships, 9 doctoral fellowships, and three institutes were funded, and abstracts of each are provided. Each…

Noting that Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs in writing are relatively new as compared to similar programs in dance, music, and painting, and that little is known about the writing progams by those not directly involved, a study sought to determine if (1) the MFA program in writing is a fairly standard entity from program to program, and (2) if…

In this paper, we present a case study concerning a Masters level course in Computermediated communications and pedagogy delivered at the University of Mauritius through e-Learning mode. We provide a brief overview of the program, its rationale and the pedagogical approaches that have been used to design the modules that are delivered in the first…

A description of the graduate school of George Mason University, a suburban institution serving about 9,600 students in the urban suburban region of Northern Virginia, is provided in this paper. In the past five years the university has begun to direct its outlook to serve its student body which has become both culturally and intellectually…

The final report of the Education for Aesthetic Awareness project (Cleveland Area Arts Council) summarizes the development and implementation of Master's Degree courses for teachers and specialists in grades K-12. The document is presented in fourteen sections. The first five sections provide background of the program; goals and guiding…

In a study of masters program course work, questionnaires were sent to masters degree candidates in history at the University of New South Wales and at Macquaire University. Responses from 45 students were analyzed to determine who was attracted to the program and why, the expectations of the students, the organization of the program, and the…

Describes career courses for master and doctoral level students in counseling at State University of New York/Buffalo. Discusses how the school complies with standards in life style and career development and students' reactions to their instruction. Describes structure and activities of the courses. (ABL)

The article examines the need for bilingual educators, the reasons why few individuals choose to become bilingual special education teachers and the types of bilingual special education graduate training programs which are currently available. (DB)

A new model for predicting success in an M.B.A. program uses terms representing the interaction of undergraduate grade point average, undergraduate institution, and undergraduate major. It is found to have a significantly improved predictability than previous models. (MSE)

A survey of prospective graduate students in business administration concerning their need for graduate program information was compared with data from a previous survey of college applicants concerning their need for college program information. Significantly different information needs were revealed. (MSE)

More than 100 Executive Masters of Business Administration programs exist, and new ones are being developed. How these programs operate and where they fit in with the growth in business education are discussed. Program practices, screening applications, promotion, programs structure, understanding market changes, and providing a quality faculty…

An Outreach Project conducted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing that brought a graduate education program to areas where such training was not available is described. (Author/MLW)

Discusses whether the research course should be designed to prepare independent investigators, or to awaken an intelligent interest in the systematic study of nursing. (Editor/TA)

This paper shares the approach taken by one department of educational leadership to creating a vehicle for delivering its master's degree program to national and international students through the integration of online and on-site instructional formats. The paper addresses the historical background of higher education reform, the curriculum of the…