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Download full textAmerican Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington, DC. Council for Occupational Education. – 1985
Designed to clarify the function of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, this report lists and explains criteria for the degree as a means of enhancing the potential of the AAS to serve as a national employment credential and as the curricular foundation for the occupational mission of the community, technical, and junior colleges. The…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development
Parnell, Dale, Ed. – 1985
Designed to encourage dialogue and inform decision making about the associate degree, this book presents perspectives on the role of the associate degree in the nation's two-year colleges. First, "Toward a Greater Degree: A Plan of Action," by Dale Parnell, suggests a plan for preserving and enhancing the value of the education being…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Associate Degrees, College Role, Community Colleges
Peer reviewedMiller, Peter J.; Taylor, Gerald D. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1984
The Bachelor of Education degree should certify general knowledge, subject matter expertise, a theoretical understanding of aspects of education, and permit the holder to apply for further professional training--an internship conducted in a school setting--that would lead to certification as a professional teacher. (DC)
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements
Peer reviewedSwanson, David B.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1992
Discussion of the newly modified United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 reviews the test, phase-in plans, and potential impact on basic biomedical sciences education. It is recommended that medical schools not use the test as the sole criterion for promotion to the third year and carefully review other examination-related requirements…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Degree Requirements, Educational Change, Higher Education
California State Postsecondary Education Commission, Sacramento. – 1990
This report responds to the California State Legislature request to examine the time needed to complete a doctoral degree and make recommendations relative to methods of increasing the rate of progress toward receiving doctoral degrees through the University of California without compromising the integrity of the academic process. The report…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Degree Requirements, Degrees (Academic), Doctoral Degrees
Galvan, Jose L.; Kamhi-Stein, Lia – 1996
A proposed program in English as a Second Language (ESL) for limited-English-proficient students at California State University at Los Angeles (CSLA) is outlined. Eligible international students and recent immigrants and refugees would be identified and placed using a test of English for academic purposes. The proposed program would consists of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, Advisory Committees, Articulation (Education)
