Presents the findings of the Modern Language Association 1994-95 survey furnishing data on the number of postsecondary institutions with college-wide foreign language requirements either for entrance or completion of a program. Findings indicate that degree requirements in foreign languages are more prevalent at large four-year institutions with…

Argues that lack of clarity regarding roles, functions, and research of psychologists in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings has prevented establishing guidelines for training graduate students to work in rehabilitative settings. Asserts that students should have core training in psychology and receive coursework and practica in…

Academic standards at British Commonwealth African universities are considered and the relevance of Western academic traditions for the universities is discussed. It is concluded that building academic excellence is of greater importance than increasing manpower output. (MSE)

Describes the Arabic Language Teacher Training Program at the University of Michigan, and discusses upgrading the program to make it more comprehensive and flexible enough to meet the needs of both graduate students and secondary school and college teachers. The various degrees offered, requirements, and timeframes are provided. (GLR)

Describes several problems associated with England's oral examination requirement, particularly within the framework of Further Education. (MM)

Outlines key factors doctoral students need to consider when selecting a marriage and family therapy (MFT) internship site, including quality and type of supervision, clinical caseload and type of clients, additional training opportunities, professional contacts and social support, and the effects of the board of directors on the internship…

Discusses the current status of library education in Bangladesh, including the origin and growth of library education and training; curricula of regular library education at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels; short library training courses for teachers and secondary school librarians; and evaluation of the courses. (11 references) (MES)

Reports on a national survey of 520 psychology programs on the number of mathematics and science courses required as part of the general education requirements for an undergraduate degree. Finds that an average of one mathematics course and two science courses are required. (CFR)

Examines the relevancy of alternate graduate degrees in library support staff positions from the experiences of a library acquisitions manager. Discusses job duties; degree requirements; library appeal as a workplace; problems with overqualification; individualization of the job; and changes that could make support staff positions more…

This theoretical paper examines current practice in work-based studies where recognition of prior unaccredited work is normally limited to around 50% of the total programme. The basis of this limiting concept is challenged and consideration is given to a number of factors that have contributed to it. Comparison is made with the current practice of…

Although portfolios have gained acceptance in K-12 education, they have only recently been explored for inclusion in administrator-preparation programs. This paper describes the use of portfolios in the leadership-preparation programs at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The Ed.D program, which has been significantly modified to accommodate to…

Dissertations have been an important aspect of doctoral degrees for many years. However, some educators feel that dissertations are an outdated and ineffective part of the doctoral program. A study examined the role dissertations play in doctoral programs. Questionnaires sent to educational administration faculty at the University of Arkansas,…

A study investigated how masters programs in communication departments which are members of the Central States Communication Association compare to other schools and masters programs. Questionnaires were answered by 28 Speech Communication departmental members of the 1988 Central States Communication Association. Findings included the following:…

This paper describes a popular and innovative major program of study in speech communication at St. Cloud University in Minnesota: the Speech Communication Interdepartmental Major. The paper provides background on the program, discusses overall program requirements, presents sample student options, identifies ingredients for program success,…

Now that innovation in education is again fashionable, many people are smugly assuming that the three-year baccalaureate is one of those bold innovations, forgetting perhaps that there is "nothing new under the sun." The author traces the history of the three-year baccalaureate, including some of its contemporary trials. (Author)