Maintains that traditional training in research methods overlooks power of interactional dynamics in research process, preparing students inadequately for understanding obstacles to conducting research in community settings. Uses family systems theory to present and analyze ecological dynamics of research study of families and health conducted in…

Examined training in study of suicide in member-departments (n=25) of National Council of Schools of Professional Psychology and in member-departments (n=92) of Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology programs. Two groups did not differ significantly in training availability. Combining two groups, only 40 percent of clinical…

The University of Kansas course in pharmaceutical biotechnology aims at providing students with an understanding of the basic chemical and structural characteristics making protein pharmaceuticals unique and distinct. In addition, stability and analysis of proteins are emphasized. Attention given to molecular biology, drug delivery, and…

Reviews context and preparation of mental health counselors. Examines in detail curricula of three postbaccalaureate entry-level programs. Claims these programs tend to follow the medical model. Discusses the risks of this orientation. Claims this study demonstrates the international applicability of mental health counseling as a service delivery…

Reports on the 552 dissertations written by 1990 doctoral students in foreign language areas, listing language, area of study, author, dissertation supervisors, and school. (CB)

A graduate program in cardiovascular disease prevention is needed to prepare cardiovascular nurse interventionists. These nurses could identify risk factors, assess lifestyles, prescribe intervention strategies, provide education and counseling, and monitor progress in a variety of settings: hospitals, workplaces, physicians' offices, home health…

Describes the results of a study of graduate students that investigated the relationship between the dimensions of library anxiety and learning-modality preferences by using a multivariate analysis and canonical correlation analysis. Use of the Library Anxiety Scale and the Productivity Environmental Preference Survey are also described.…

Discusses the concept of flexible learning that aims to bridge the gap between on- and off-campus contexts. Considers the role of technology in facilitating flexibility, particularly the World Wide Web, and gives an example of implementing flexible delivery in a postgraduate course to create a virtual community. (LRW)

Findings of survey responses of 480 nursing students included the following: 42% undertook graduate study for personal or job satisfaction, 22% for professional status, 17% for job opportunities; 40% did not perceive barriers to study; and 49% did not expect employers to hinder study. (SK)

Outlines a marketing plan for recruiting students into pharmacy school-based graduate programs, particularly into social and administrative sciences. Addresses challenges and opportunities when recruiting, the need to clearly define the "product" that graduate programs are trying to sell to potential students, types of students…

Provides an analysis of some of the consequences of the deregulation and marketization of postgraduate education in Australia, such as a declining number of students in strategic areas such as biological sciences and agriculture, limiting of access to only those who can pay high up-front fees, and the strong incentives for programs to "dumb…

Describes a graduate course in professional writing, examining the benefits of explicitly emphasizing writing instruction in graduate education programs. Discusses: the interpretation of grammar, style, logic, and voice; listening to and crafting writing; writing as method; audience awareness; becoming better readers of other people's writing; the…

Discusses the development of the roles of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each role in current practice and education. Concludes that inadequate justification exists for continuing both roles. (Author/JOW)

Points out the importance of doctoral programs in personal and professional development. Presents a list of institutions with doctoral programs in chemical education. (YDS)

The validity and accuracy of self-reported Graduate Record Examination standardized test scores were examined for a national sample of 1,408 college students. Overall, high correlations between actual and student-reported scores and high accuracy rates were found. Differences in accuracy rates were associated with low student performance on the…