Although the concept of hidden curriculum has been a popular one in writings about K-12 public education, it has not been much applied to higher education doctoral programs. D. Peters and M. Peterson (1987) have discussed the possibility of a hidden curriculum in higher education, focusing on hidden curriculum as unofficial expectations,…

This study focused on things learned from teaching doctoral students (17 doctoral and 2 masters students) about qualitative analytic strategies. Researchers used a grounded theory approach while simultaneously drawing from literature related to adult learning theories, doctoral student training, and curricula development, all of which informed…

After individual members completed self-study dissertations, a collaborative of four researchers examined their self-study experiences and formulated a narrative methodological framework and a system of mentoring novices in self-study practices. The first section of this paper focuses on the implicit connection between self-study and narrative…

The Doctor of Arts degree is designed to parallel the Ph.D. in structure but to be oriented toward teacher preparation rather than toward specialization in a particular research field. (HMD)

Discusses the philosophy and objectives of doctor of arts (D.A.) degree programs and reports the results of a survey of the opinions of 210 biologists concerning the qualities essential to college teaching. (JR)

The black graduate student continues to face discrimination at the doctoral level because of widespread belief that black graduates are not research-oriented. (DS)

The committee has drafted new guidelines for undergraduate education and completed a study of doctoral education in chemistry which is briefly reported. Lists 470 colleges and universities which were on the American Chemical Society approved list at the end of 1971. (TS)

Papers presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German, Chicago, Illinois, November 25-28, 1971. (DS)

Discusses need for improving and increasing doctoral programs. Only 21 universities offer program. Suggestions are: (1) better prepared counselor educators; (2) interdisciplinary approach; (3) internships; (4) financial assistance; (5) use of practitioners and school setting for training; and (6) more research. (Author/EK)

Address delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Council of Graduate Schools, December 4-6, 1969. (DS)

Address delivered at the Association of Departments of English (ADE) Seminar at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, June 22-26, 1970. (DS)

Describes non-school clinical setting where psychologist acts as liaison between medical personnel and school children, using his background in education and psychology to work effectively with other represented disciplines. (CJ)