The master's degree is discussed in seven papers written by academic officers serving state coordinating and governing boards. In "Toward a New Paradigm," Judith S. Glazer considers changes in the master's degree and suggests that the degree is changing to meet student needs, the job market, and external standards. Martine F. Hammond's paper, "Program Review: One Step in the Right Direction," considers a new course numbering system and graduate program review in Kansas. In "Stronger Requirements and a New Alternative," Robert R. Appleson discusses new Tennessee standards for the master's degree and a new kind of degree (the "Professional Supplement"). Self-evaluation of master's programs is emphasized Joyce V. Lawrence in "The Additive Fallacy and an Added Concern." Ways that the country, states, and colleges can improve the master's degree are discussed by Robert J. Barak in "A Skeleton in the Closet," which also identifies evaluation methods and criteria. In "The Strain of Quality," Jules B. LaPidus outlines changes in graduate education since World War II and problems in achieving educational quality. Also presented are a concluding essay by Joslyn L. Green and an appendix by C. W. Minkel and Mary P. Richards, "Components of Quality in Master's Degree Programs." (SW)