As an alternative to traditional physical education major programs, the University of Iowa developed an exercise science degree curriculum. This opens career options for those interested in graduate work or in an allied health profession. A list of course requirements is given. (JL)

Assesses the role that constitutional studies play in law-related education (LRE) and the impact that the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution has had on LRE. Includes a brief analysis of how the Constitution was taught in civics classes prior to the reforms of the progressive education era of the early 1900s. (JDH)

Integration of career and liberal arts programs can be educationally fruitful if similarities and differences in influences and ideologies are recognized. At an early stage, discussion should focus on compatible learning activities and outcomes. (Author/MSE)

The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry's plan for the scope and direction of optometric education in the year 2000 is outlined, including recommendations for general training, basic and clinical sciences, and specialty training. (MSE)

A program providing second-year dental students with early experience in direct patient contact in an oral diagnosis/oral radiology clinic was well received by both students and faculty and was found to develop desirable skills and qualities in the students participating. (MSE)

Reports on two common views of learning styles, and presents a set of activities to show how curriculum can reflect each learning style. Discusses a method for accommodating all learning styles. (MM)

A survey identified topics that 362 new dentists believed to be under- or overemphasized in the dental school curriculum, and those that are most important to dental practice. (Author/MSE)

Present four policy statements on issues of scope and sequence, values, lobal education, and the Michigan Educational Assessment Program. Of the four statements, the response to the assessment program was the most critical, noting inadequate assessment of social studies content and the negative effects of comparisons made by parents and the press.…

Presents an alternative scope and sequence for the social studies. Offers an integrated social science and humanities approach, placing history and geography at the center of the curriculum. Scrapping the prevailing pattern of repeated history surveys, the proposed alternative emphasizes a different historical period at each grade level to give…

Chief academic officers need to encourage computer use among faculty for curriculum design and development, and in administrative services, to develop a competitive edge in institutional management. (MSE)

Discusses the roles of specialist, generalist, and visiting artist impact on policy, instructional philosophy, content, and staffing. Concludes that a quality music education program should capitalize on the strengths of all three types of teachers. (TRS)

The author gives a historical overview of nurse practitioner (NP) education. Information is included on the educational levels of nurse practitioner programs, curriculum design, types of faculty used in these programs, and clinical practice policies. (CH)

Results of a national survey of baccalaureate nursing programs are presented concerning programs for study abroad, international exchange programs, and other approaches to internationalizing nursing curricula, including courses dealing with health care and nursing in foreign countries. (Author/MSE)

Counselors can teach clients to acquire competence in self- instruction. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes that define such competence constitute a legitimate curriculum for counseling. A model of self-instruction is described and the use of this model by counselors to assist clients to develop as self-instructors is discussed and illustrated.…

Suggests that modern child welfare services require frequent collaboration among different disciplines. Individuals in the field may benefit from a graduate program that presents an integrated approach and leads to a Master of Arts degree in child welfare. One such program at Saint Joseph College (Connecticut) is described. (Author/BB)