Explores graduate students' sociological perspective, explains barriers encountered in developing that perspective, and describes strategies employed to create a participatory educational environment. Concludes that students' alienation decreased as participation increased in sociological community. (Author/DH)

Maintains that applied and academic orientations are not antithetical but rather complimentary components of a realistic and integrated view of society. Advocates that students take a pro-active position in seeking a broad range of opportunities which will provide skills and insights necessary to contribute to sociology's future. (Author/DH)

Information is provided to assist students seeking graduate study opportunities in physical education. Resources (directories) and questions that should be asked when evaluating programs are included. (CB)

Introduces and includes "The Ritz Bar or ABD: In Defense of the MFA," in which Peter Garvie defends the professionalism of the MFA degree in theatre, and "The PhD in Theatre--A Vanishing Degree?" Richard Hornby's discussion of the importance of the doctoral degree as the standard teaching degree. (PD)

Describes the transdisciplinary approach taken by the University of Tasmania's Center for Environmental Studies. Reviews the center's options for postgraduate degrees. Specifically explains the center's major course orientation, "Human in Environment," and outlines the difficulties in this type of approach. (ML)

Describes a problem-solving approach to field experiences in geography with emphasis on solving real-world problems and team teaching. Provides an example of a student project as well as directions for implementing similar programs. (JDH)

Some innovative solutions to two key graduate research problems, definition of the research problem and planning and writing the thesis first draft, are outlined. Workshops are recommended as an effective format for assisting students in developing research skills through practical guidance, group support, and discussion. (MSE)

Program reviews are conducted to reallocate scarce resources, and strong programs will receive more resources. Planning is necessary in physical education graduate programs in order to maintain rigor, provide professional development opportunities, offer continuing adult learning, and control quality in alternative career education. (MT)

The history of the program in learning disabilities at Simon Fraser University is followed by a summary of currently available undergraduate and graduate courses. Three majority training needs are cited: consultation, skill application, and therapeutic instruction. (CL)

Provides format and content for a 40-hour seminar on teacher effectiveness. (PD)

Describes a year-long graduate plant design course. The course provides students with an appreciation of the profit motive that drives business activity, the role of the chemical engineer in achieving this goal, and historical and contemporary perspectives on chemical engineering practice. (JN)

Analyzes two influential basic textbooks in the study of radio-television-film (RTVF): "Broadcasting in America" and "Film Art: An Introduction." Comments on how the RTVF organization impacts graduate education. (PD)

Discusses the need for and value of incorporating policy study and research sequences in a graduate program in telecommunications. (PD)

The 64 standards, which are presented in their entirety, provide a structure for examining programs for preparation of special education personnel within a higher education institution or equivalent agency. The standards concern governance, curricula, faculty, students, resources and facilities, and evaluation/program review/planning for both…

Presents results of a content analysis of 14 textbooks in graduate education in psychology to determine harmful or erroneous representations of any culture. Presents literary guidelines designed to present alternatives for nonethnocentric writing and offset language bias. (JAC)