The author examines the graduate programs of developed and developing institutions across the United States and finds that the graduate school is the fastest-growing segment of higher education. (MJM)

This report summarized statistical data on graduate student support, postdoctorals, and graduate faculty as of fall 1969 in 224 doctorate granting institutions applying for traineeship grants from the National Science Foundation for 1970. These 224 include virtually all U.S. doctoral granting institutions. Information is presented on: (1) graduate…

This report summarizes the major issues and recommendations which emerged from the 6 3-day institutes. The institutes aimed to: examine the current status of doctoral level programs in mental retardation; examine the philosophical basis, objectives and practices desirable for designing future doctoral programs; determine the personnel desired in…

The American University proposes a Ph.D. program in Literary Studies that will: (1) encourage students to exercise initiative and take responsibility for their own learning through intimate contact with faculty members similarly engaged in learning; (2) offer a new approach to the subject matter that will give the students a disciplined…

The author suggests that it seems more sensible to place a greater emphasis on interpreting and applying all kinds of research rather than on encouraging the rather narrow scope of a thesis. (MJB)

Describes seminar focusing on teaching problems and approaches. (AA)

Summarizes responses to a questionnaire identifying ways that students could improve their graduate school applications. Includes a table which shows the characteristics preferred by clinical counseling and school psychology programs. Concludes with suggestions for enhancing applications and summarizes expected changes in programs, numbers of…

Examined the determinants of the selection decision for applicants to one clinical Doctor of Psychology program and relationships among selection variables and program performance variables. Results and discussion illuminate the determinants of ratings made of applicants based on reading written application materials and determinants of ratings…

The research experience and preparation needed by doctoral level special educators of the future should concentrate on mastery of a body of knowledge, of the research process, and of evaluation procedures. Issues to be resolved include why research training should be included as part of a doctoral program and who should do the training. (CL)

This article addresses the nature of research in doctoral programs in public administration. It argues that research problems in the field should be determined by the analytic form of public sector activity rather than by the substantive content of specific events. (Author/CT)

Describes the development of a doctoral program in public relations that closely parallels the 1982 model developed by the International Public Relations Association. (PD)

As demands for a more advanced workforce increase, the relationship between higher education and economic success is more recognized by leaders in both academia and economic development. As Larry Walther, Director of Arkansas Department of Economic Development, stated in a recent presentation to the Blue Ribbon Committee on Higher Education,…

This paper discusses the Ed.D. and the Ph.D. in Education degrees. Both degrees socialize students into a profession based in service, that enjoys autonomy, and that is grounded in a knowledge base. However, the Ed.D. prepares administrators for professional practice through a practical curriculum, and the Ph.D. concentrates on training faculty…

Suggests that three conditions of learning--independent study, the tutorial, the nonsupervisory classroom--be encouraged in graduate programs to foster competence and excellence rather than skill at gamesmanship among the graduates of such programs. (TO)