Depicts the extent of variability in masters degree programs in agricultural education: types of degrees, departments which offer them, thesis and nonthesis options, research requirements, number of hours required, and number of degrees awarded in 1979. (SK)

Examines arguments for and against the professional school concept. Presents a professional school model master plan for Texas colleges of engineering. Guidelines and the curriculum at Texas A&M for the doctor of engineering program are examined. (CS)

The author criticizes David Best's views on the professional preparation of physical educators, asserting that Best overemphasizes technical movement proficiency and denigrates the importance of academic study and the serious consideration of educational and ethical issues. Best's rejoinder appears on pp159-63. (SJL)

Describes an innovative technician training program devised by the psychology department of Georgia College to meet student and regional applied psychology needs. (DB)

It is suggested that separating student assessment from teaching and advisement will assure the credibility of earned college degrees. (JD)

The results of a two-year study at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a new set of degree requirements, including a qualifying project and a competency examination. (BB)

A course of mathematical methods for students of different degree programs is outlined. An approach to the teaching of the course is described which allows continuity between sections of apparently different material. (MP)

Describes degree structure, subjects involved, and physics courses offered to students of single honors, as well as double honors, degree programs. (GA)

Twelve issues are identified to be considered in planning external degrees. (MM)

Uses Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives to fine-tune the process of designing, preparing for, evaluating, and providing feedback about the doctoral comprehensive examination. Examines the purpose and objectives of comprehensive examinations, curriculum design, preparation for the exam, test item development, evaluation criteria, and…

Eight essays regarding the debate over establishment of the doctoral degree as a requirement for entry-level school psychologists are presented. Critical issues facing the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association are considered. (TJH)

Explains why courses on adolescent and children's literature are valuable additions to the college English curriculum. Outlines the content for both courses offered at Youngstown State University in Ohio. (MM)

A Delphi panel of 13 industrial technology experts agreed on the need for Ph.D. programs in industrial technology and on 7 requirements for such programs. Content components identified included research, technology, management, technical concentration, and electives. (SK)

Challenges Donald C. Stewart's assertion that "a good number" of graduate school English majors teach freshman composition. Suggests that only a small minority of these students enter college teaching. Argues that college English departments should not limit student options by setting more specific course requirements within the major.…

Suggests that criticism of Donald C. Stewart's assertion that many English majors enter teaching stems from a misunderstanding. Argues that Stewart simply proposes making graduate students more aware of recent developments within the field. Questions critics' claim that few graduate-level English majors enter college teaching. (SG)