Describes the structure of an inservice Bachelor of Education degree program offered at the University of Sussex, England, and outlines the science component of the program which is specifically designed for teachers of science. (JR)

Describes how the American Nurses Association's effort to restrict entry into the practice of professional registered nursing to baccalaureate graduates was defeated by the West Virginia state legislature. Traces the origins of the unsuccessful proposal, the development of opposition and support, and the proposal's recent defeat in legislative…

An analysis of data reveals that women remain severely underrepresented in certain traditionally male areas and that women are even more overrepresented in traditionally female areas than they were 10 years ago. Tables of degrees conferred by gender in 1971-72 and 1981-82 are presented. (MLW)

A general discussion of the types of academic programs presently available in the field of aging: Gerontology, social gerontology, and geriatrics at the bachelor's, master's, and associate degree levels as well as continuing education opportunities. Brief summary of career opportunity outlook. (JT)

A century ago, Harvard University established a B.S. degree program in anatomy, physiology, and physical training. The paper examines the circumstances surrounding the program's inception and rapid demise, focusing on nineteenth-century interest in the subject and related developments at Harvard. (SM)

This report is based on data obtained from several Federal agencies that had acquired them as part of their general statistics programs. The data cover earned degrees conferred in the aggregate United States which comprises the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories and Outlying Areas. The focus of this publication is on…

This document offers seven tables of data on degrees conferred at institutions of higher education in New York state in academic year 1987-88. Table 1 shows degrees conferred by level of degree and institutional classification. Table 2 illustrates degrees conferred by institution, level of degree, and sex of student. Table 3 contains data on…

This report is designed to pull together the data that are available on the status of blacks in undergraduate education for use in initiating methods to improve the allocation of human resources in science and engineering in the United States. The listings and tabulations used data from the CASPAR data base and the High School and Beyond…

Critical shortages in science and mathematics teacher education enrollment at Black colleges and universities are discussed. Questionnaire results from Black colleges (N=47) are used to compare bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees awarded to Blacks in various fields. (DH)

This thesis argues that the community college baccalaureate potentially represents the next major shift in purpose of the comprehensive community college in America. During the 20th century, community colleges concentrated on vocational and transfer two-year associate degrees, as well as the community service function, while universities handled…

St. Petersburg College (SPC) (Florida), formerly a two-year community college, now offers four-year degrees. This paper discusses the findings of SPC's evaluation question focusing on what the appropriate models are for St. Petersburg College and the University Partnership Center (UPC) to increase access to bachelor's and master's programs.…

Article considers the need for the B. A. degree, its relevance for students, and the institution of a complementary degree, the B.L.S. (Bachelor of Liberal Studies). (RK)

Rankings are given for the 100 colleges and universities with the highest numbers of Hispanic students receiving bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, and for the institutions with the highest Hispanic graduation numbers in 28 disciplines. Rankings for Puerto Rican institutions are listed separately. (MSE)

Describes the efforts of St. Petersburg College (Florida) to offer teacher education baccalaureate degrees in elementary education, special education, and secondary education in math and science. States that community colleges seeking to offer the baccalaureate degree should be aware of the demands posed by funding, curriculum, marketing, student…

Described are a downward trend in awarded degrees and a projection for the early 1990's. Trends in degrees awarded to women and minorities are highlighted. Engineering degrees awarded in 1987-88 by school and level for U.S. institutions are enumerated. (CW)