Examines the doctoral training experiences of 69 counseling and 38 clinical-psychology graduate students in lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) issues prior to internship. Results show that training concerning these issues was inadequate and that counseling programs had better records of training in LGB issues than did clinical programs. Implications…

Surveyed 55 U.S. pharmacy colleges concerning pediatric didactic content, reading assignments, clerkships, and time dedicated to pediatric pharmacy in entry-level doctor of pharmacy programs. An average of 16.7 hours was devoted to pediatric content in required courses with highly variable content. Fifty programs offered pediatric clerkships and…

Discussion of the need for educating students of all ages for peace focuses on principles of the Peace Studies doctoral program at Pace University (New York). Program components include: (1) inner peace spiritual awareness; (2) micro-peace studies the immediate environment; (3) macro-peace studies national and international; and (4) planetary…

Discusses the collaboration of six Missouri higher education institutions to offer improved access to doctoral education and statewide preparation of educational leaders. Describes unique aspects of the program, challenges such as creating a culture of collaboration and establishing and meeting high standards, the program's outcomes, and lessons…

Interviewed California university leaders about the issues and factors involved in joint doctoral programs among the state's institutions. Found issues within four major categories: university missions, university cultures, faculty interest and collaboration, and university resources. (EV)

Discusses the changes in dynamics that have taken place over the past 10 years at institutions like the University of Iowa and discusses the reasons behind and the ramifications of those changes. Claims the University of Iowa risks losing its uniqueness as it seeks top-ten status. (NH)

Looks at how the study of gerontology is evolving into a more interdisciplinary field. Reviews the benefits and risks of this transition in light of the historical development of other disciplines. Notes that the paradigm development in gerontology and the success of gerontology PhD programs have accelerated development of an interdisciplinary…

Presents the official listing of accredited internship and postdoctoral residency programs, which reflects all decisions by the Committee on Accreditation through July 2001. The listings present contact information as well as the original date of accreditation for each program and the date of the next regularly scheduled site visit or submission…

Proposes that the roles of workplace managers and supervisors of doctoral students are similar. Applies the competing values framework, which depicts managerial roles required for interpersonal effectiveness, to academic supervision. Highlights some differences between the academic and business settings. (Contains 24 references.) (SK)

Investigates cognitive effects of history doctoral students writing information about names pertinent to their study on index cards and recognizing patterns among the data elements. Highlights include schemata theory; theories on expert cognition; the development of expert thinking; and an information retrieval system that facilitates name…

Describes the extent to which the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education's (WICHE) Doctoral Scholars Program has influenced doctoral training in the counseling psychology program at the University of Utah. Highlights the importance of the faculty mentor as a facilitative agent in the training of ethnic minority students and in helping…

A two-course sequence for teaching qualitative research to doctoral nursing students benefitted from the following elements: co-teaching, small group projects, and the building of research skills in the first semester. (SK)

Draws upon the experiences of participants in a Ph.D. program and a professional doctorate program to explore the descriptors for doctorates used by Britain's Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Concludes that analysis of the similarities and differences between doctorate program types reveals qualitative distinctions that the QAA fails to address.…

In the battle to increase the numbers of African American Ph.D.s in science, technology and engineering, the nation may just have a secret weapon: historically Black colleges and universities. The statement may sound improbable. After all, only a handful of the nation's HBCUs offer doctoral programs. And education has long been the field of choice…

During the last decade, doctoral education has been the focus of much international academic attention. This period has also witnessed the rapid growth of practice-based research degrees in art and design in the UK. To date, however, there has been no extensive empirical research on the subjective experiences of students undertaking this form of…