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.)…

Evaluated admission and program requirements of 50 California-based programs in light of current legal and professional guidelines related to master's-level training programs in marriage and family therapy. Findings suggest that programs often depart significantly from ideals and suggested standards. (Author/ABL)

Discusses specialization programs, typically consisting of one or two theory/overview courses housed within traditional counseling/therapy department, that offer introduction to marital and family therapy at master's level. Proposes alternative model that attempts to improve conceptual integration and skill development by offering an…

Describes master's level specialization in gerontological counseling. Discusses development of the program, curriculum, and program evaluation. Describes program characteristics, including development of the specialization, features of specialization (coursework, practicum and internship, certificate program), and student recruitment and…

Information is presented on 63 doctoral programs and more than 150 master's degree and 6-year programs in the fields of educational and instructional technology and 82 graduate programs in educational computing. A brief description of each program includes the mailing address, a contact person, degrees offered, and information on faculty and…

Examined effects of personal growth group conducted to allow 22 graduate students in counseling opportunity to experience what it is like to participate in unstructured group. Compared to controls, growth group students scored higher on evaluative scale of counseling on pretest. Controlling for initial differences, growth group students still…

Discusses the development of academic programs in technical communication and examines how entrance requirements to master's programs have implications for technical communication as a profession. (SR)

Describes a paraprofessional's three-year pursuit of a master's degree in information resources and library science at the University of Arizona at Tucson via distance education. Concludes that her effort and investment were well rewarded and provides her e-mail address for anyone interested in discussing the program. (PEN)

Applies data envelopment analysis to measure value added in Master of Business Administration education in the United States. Highlights the MBA program as an example of a value-adding process in education, and demonstrates how such programs' efficiency in providing value to students may be evaluated. The top 20 MBA programs resemble the second 20…