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New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of the Professions. – 1986
A reference guide to laws, rules, and regulations that govern nursing practice in New York State is presented. In addition to identifying requirements/procedures for obtaining licensure and first registration as a licensed practical nurse and registered professional nurse, general provisions of Title VIII of the Education Law are covered, along…
Descriptors: Certification, College Programs, Credentials, Higher Education
McCormack, Margaret K. – 1988
This curriculum guide is designed to provide background information and a suggested format for instructors engaged in the training of child development associate (CDA) family day care providers in the competency goal of families. Part 1 provides the trainer with an overview of current research on families in family day care and their hopes and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Child Caregivers, Child Development
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of the Professions. – 1987
A reference guide to laws, rules, and regulations that govern public accountancy practice in New York State is presented. In addition to identifying licensing requirements/procedures for certified public accountants, general provisions of Title VIII of the Education Law are covered, along with state management, professional misconduct, and…
Descriptors: Certification, Certified Public Accountants, College Programs, Credentials
Buckellew, Wm.; And Others – 1983
A proposal developed by the Illinois Association for Professional Preparation in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation for a program involving voluntary coaching certification in Illinois is described. Topics discussed include: (1) the certifying body's composition and…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Certification, Credentials
Download full textPorter, Kathleen; Feldman, Norma S. – 1980
In order to satisfy the needs of the many adults without a high school diploma, the New York State External High School Diploma Program was developed in 1972 as an alternative high school credentialing program for adults who have acquired skills through their life experiences and can demonstrate these skills in applied performance tests. The…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Credentials, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Criteria
Pearlman, Samuel – 1977
Once licensed by government, the professional individual assumes the obligation to provide service in his area of training to the general public. The grant of a license for such service must be considered to be a privilege rather than a right, need not be for the professional's lifetime, and can be conditioned (as it always has been) by…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Certification, Continuing Education Units, Credentials
Ryland, Jane N. – 1981
A questionnaire was sent to each state occupational coordinating committee in the 50 states asking for information about certification/recertification requirements for postsecondary vocational teachers. Information was provided by 43 states, and a brief summary of this information for each state responding is included in this report. In addition,…
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Educational Certificates, National Surveys
Huff, Sheila M.
Some issues in connection with competency-based education (CBE) and the world of work discussed by the author include the relevance of CBE programs to work, the changing attitudes of students and young workers toward work, "credentialism" or the continual upgrading of educational requirements for employment, underemployment and CBE, and others.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Career Development, Competency Based Education, Credentials
Ewens, Bill – 1976
The author discusses 18 good ideas for sociology graduate students to keep in mind as they prepare to become professional teachers in the field. The first six suggestions deal with documenting teaching experience. Graduate teaching assistants should keep a file containing descriptions of specific teaching methods, grading techniques, outlines of…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, College Faculty, Credentials, Employment Interviews
American Nurses' Association, Kansas City, MO. – 1974
Proceedings are presented from the American Nursing Association (ANA) conference for members and professional employees of state boards of nursing and the ANA advisory council. In addition to opening remarks and discussion comments, the following papers are presented: "The DHEW Secretary's Report on Licensure: A Summary," by Ronald J.…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Certification, Conference Reports, Credentials
Doelker, Richard E., Jr. – 1977
The author presents a model of continuing education for social work, with the concept of lifelong learning as its philosophic base. Three components of the model represent three areas on which continuing education programs must focus. These are in-service training, or upgrading of professional knowledge; fulfillment of licensing requirements; and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Certification, Credentials, Credits
MILLER, S.M. – 1967
EXISTING SOCIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURES SHOULD BE REMADE SO THAT CREDENTIALISM DOES NOT ARBITARILY BAR NEGROES AND THE POOR FROM ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND SOCIAL MOBILITY. GRADUATION FROM A SCHOOL SIMPLY IMPLIES THAT ONE HAS FIT INTO THE PROPER EDUCATIONAL STRAITS AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY SIGNAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE. CREDENTIALISM AND ITS…
Descriptors: Blacks, Business Responsibility, Credentials, Disadvantaged
Shimberg, Benjamin; Moe, John V. – 1968
To carry out this study, personal interviews were conducted with licensing personnel in the geographically diverse states of New York, California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. The nonprofessional occupations (those requiring not more than two years of post-high school training) examined for licensing requirements in at least one of the five…
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Feasibility Studies, Labor Supply
Miller, S.M. – 1966
This conference paper points out underlying assumptions about current social events and relates contemporary actions to ultimate goals. Attention is drawn to a broader view of economic, social, and political factors and to the need for shifting from an examination of poverty to a critical awareness of the issues of inequality. Also discussed is…
Descriptors: Blacks, Civil Rights, Credentials, Economic Opportunities
Litman, Fran; And Others – 1974
The purpose of this guide is to introduce the Child Development Associate (CDA) program, a national effort to train, assess, and grant a professional credential to people who work with young children. This program is designed to fill the need for trained staff in Head Start, day care, nursery schools, and preschool programs. The six CDA competency…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Career Opportunities, Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers
