A study was conducted to determine differences and similarities between degree programs for the Doctor of Education and the Doctor of Philosophy in Education, regarding: (1) admission criteria; (2) residency requirements; (3) program content; and (4) employment of graduates. Past and present trends concerning these degrees were also investigated.…

This transfer guide provides supplemental counseling for community college students from throughout Washington who intend to transfer to Washington State University (WSU) in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. The information it contains is designed to help students to identify the most appropriate courses for them to take prior to transferring to…

This speech suggests the development and organization of a differential training program for professors of educational administration and educational administrators. Staffing patterns in a hypothetical university and the rationale of these patterns is discussed. The central theme may be found in the question, How should preparatory programs for…

This survey of undergraduate teacher education was cosponsored by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Teacher Programs and Services Group of Educational Testing Services (ETS). Questionnaires were sent out in June 1973 to AACTE member institutions. A copy of the questionnaire is included as an appendix.…

This directory describes graduate programs in instructional technology, educational media and communications, school library media, and closely allied programs in the United States. Entries are listed alphabetically by state, following a classified list of programs. (AEF)

Descriptions of approximately 300 graduate programs in political science at doctoral and masters levels are presented. Information was collected during September and October, 1977. The bulk of the guide contains descriptions of individual programs arranged alphabetically by the name of each school. Universities are listed by city or state names…

Information is presented on the role of research in the undergraduate psychology curriculum. The kind of research experiences undergraduates are provided and the importance of research experience to graduate school admission has been studied. Ninety-two percent of 60 randomly selected schools of five different types require an introductory…

It was recognized during the early 1970's that colleges had a responsibility to the communities in which they existed and that more and more people who were not white, middle class, or 18 were demanding a college education. The career Opportunities Program (COP) was involved in getting colleges and universities to make several kinds of changes in…

This publication presents findings of a study that examined high schools with competency-based graduation systems. Data were obtained from interviews with officials at 29 schools in 17 states. Many of the schools were members of the Coalition of Essential Schools. Four schools are described in detail: Central Park East in New York City, New York;…

This guide contains indexed lists of study opportunities in South African universities that relate to occupations that might be open to persons with various degrees, diplomas or certificates. In the first of two sections in the guide, opportunities for study and employment related to "first qualifications" are listed as follows: index of…

A comparative curriculum analysis was performed of the associate degree, electronics engineering technology programs of the DeVry Institute of Technology (DIT), a corporation-owned proprietary school in Illinois, Lake Superior State College (LSSC) in Michigan, and Mesa Community College (MCC) in Arizona. The curricula were compared in terms of…

An overview is presented of the system of education in Ireland, with special reference to teacher education. Educational requirements for the early grades are briefly covered, and changing patterns in schooling are pointed out. The system of higher education is outlined prior to a more in-depth description of the system of teacher education.…

Information on university study and possible careers is provided to secondary school students and counselors in South Africa. Information is presented on degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded by 18 South African universities; entrance requirements of universities and degree programs; and the length of courses and major subjects required for…

Advance placement policies are identified in this booklet designed to aid persons who are potentially qualified by prior training or experience for advance placement in programs leading to graduation in nursing or practical nursing. The information was gathered from all 82 programs approved by the state board for 1975. The trend toward improving…

In its unabridged French version this document reviews research resulting from cooperation between university teachers, students, and representatives of industrial and commercial firms in the Paris area. The research was carried out at a period when the aims and organization of higher education in economic science in French universities had become…