Analyzes data from "Graduate Study in Psychology," to determine changes in department size, numbers of graduates, financial aid, student quality, and student application and acceptance rates in master's and doctoral programs in psychology. Examines effects of American Psychological Association accreditation on application/acceptance to…

School psychology is concerned with applying psychology to education and is commensurate with goals of professional psychology education. It should be considered a doctoral profession or specialty, fulfilling emphasis on an educational orientation (rather than on mental health), and greater reliance on educational psychology. (Author/AOS)

Presents the results of a study in which students undertaking postgraduate (PhD) research were given a small battery of psychological tests, the scores from which were then related to ratings provided by academic tutors. The results are discussed and some explanations are suggested. A 31-item reference list is included. (Author/JL)

For this study, researchers: (1) identified institutions offering high-quality doctoral programs in physical education (as perceived by leaders in the field); and (2) visited five institutions deemed to have outstanding doctoral programs. Characteristics these institutions had in common are discussed. (PP)

Describes an industry-related program at the University of Texas (Arlington) leading to a Doctorate of Science in Applied Chemistry. The program requires an industrial internship and a dissertation based on research involving both the university's chemistry faculty and chemists in industry. (SK)

The authors present their analysis of trends discernable in doctoral programs in science education from 1966-1980 in 22 institutions with respect to enrollments, faculty, program features, and placement of graduates. (Authors/PB)

Presented is the full text of the 1980-1981 report of the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training which provides information on chemistry and chemical engineering programs and graduates (bachelors, masters, doctorates) of different universities. Includes list of 1980-1981 degrees awarded by approved schools. (DC)

A study is reported that sought to determine the prevalence and incidence of stress-associated illnesses and to identify possible sources of stress among students enrolled in a combined medical-doctoral (M.D.-Ph.D.) program. The information obtained from M.D.-Ph.D. students was compared with the responses of M.D. students and Ph.D. students.…

The author calls for a radical revision and restructuring of doctoral programs in the humanities which have, he claims, surpassed in productivity the needs of our society and, in terms of their intellectual objectives, become mere exercises in sterile academic liturgy. (Author/SJL)

Offers suggestions to enhance interaction between faculty and graduate students outside the classroom in order to maintain a quality Ph.D. program. Classifies types of graduate student-faculty relationships and analyzes costs and benefits to graduate students. (KC)

The need to expand graduate programs in veterinary medical education is described and suggestions are offered for developing curricula. It is noted that the comparative training in species approach of veterinary schools provides a basis for launching expanded graduate programs. (LBH)

Includes four sections that present information on doctoral programs in instructional technology; master's degree and six-year programs in instructional technology; graduate programs in educational computing; and scholarships, fellowships, and awards in related fields. (LRW)

Includes four sections that present information on doctoral programs in instructional technology; master's degree and six-year programs in instructional technology; graduate programs in educational computing; and scholarships, fellowships, and awards in related fields. (LRW)

Physiology programs must continue to prepare graduate students for research postdoctoral positions. They should also prepare them for employment at smaller institutions that have higher teaching demands and that encourage-but do not require-research. Suggests changes in the way Ph.D. candidates are taught and in the way professors mentor students…

Presents a qualitative multiple-case study of three online asynchronous computer conferences that were part of a doctoral program at Nova Southeastern University. Examines the learning process from the points of view of interaction, cognition, and discourse analysis and proposes a model for assessing sociocognitive processes in computer…