This publication is a compilation of descriptions of approximately 200 graduate reading programs. Each description covers a number of different facets of the program, such as program director, degrees available, number of students in the graduate program, career interests of students, names of members of the faculty, associated staff, and faculty…

Presented in this document are the results of a Task Force study in Florida that explored the feasibility of a baccalaureate degree program that can be completed in 3 academic years. The Task Force addressed itself to the issues surrounding time-shortened degrees: acceleration; locksteps; relevancy of educational objectives to individual and…

The author presents in question and answer format the findings of a survey of outdoor education degree programs offered in higher education. (MJB)

The Adult Performance Level Test, a minimum competency test developed by the Texas Department of Education, measures student skill and knowledge levels in competencies necessary for successful living in a modern society. (MJB)

State certification requirements are listed for school librarians and media specialists. Two charts are included for comparision and study: the first delineates basic core courses or subject areas as required by states, and the second gives certificate information, number of hours required, audiovisual education information, and the accreditation…

The author suggests that it seems more sensible to place a greater emphasis on interpreting and applying all kinds of research rather than on encouraging the rather narrow scope of a thesis. (MJB)

The article examines the foreign language requirement in college and its impact on universities and students with specific learning disabilities (SLD). Noted are SLD foreign language learning subtypes, factors affecting SLD students' language learning ability, college expectations and requirements, and ways universities are dealing with these…

A method for checking college students' completion of program and graduation requirements by computer is outlined. The procedure operates by having degree programs defined in tables and is simple enough to be achieved by junior program staff without the need for programmers and analysts. (MSE)

The University of Oregon has developed a coaching specialization program that allows students to train for prospective coaching assignments without obtaining a teaching certification. Background information on the status of coaching certification is offered. (DF)

Discusses the election of officers and some of the resolutions adopted at the 1973 Association for Education in Journalism convention. (RB)

Information about the new educational programs at twelve engineering colleges in the United States is listed. A brief description of each programs is presented. (PS)

Reports results of a January, 1972 questionnaire which was mailed to 418 departments at universities and colleges in the U. S. Information relates to educational backgrounds of graduate students in nutrition; major coursework requirements; and, positions taken by students upon completion of their training. (LK)