Two engineers with doctoral degrees weigh factors, pro and con, in pursuing their degree and the different career paths they have taken. One person outlines the steps in academia while the other has moved through several industrial positions. Indicates that the degree can open doors but can also limit options. (DH)

Results of a national survey concerning the difference in research training requirements of the Ed.D. and Ph.D. degrees in higher education as a field of study are presented, and the need for and assurance of a distinction between the two types of degree is discussed.

The purpose of this monograph is to familiarize physical education teacher educators with the process and content associated with a National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) review of undergraduate physical education teacher education programs. A framework was developed that reflects the state of the art in terms of…

This thesis documents an exploratory study of the degree Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.). A Ph.D. acquisition model was used as the conceptual framework for the investigation. The model incorporated the three fundamental components of the degree (lengthy study, original research, thesis preparation), which were determined from the historical and…

Describes the environmental education program at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources. Discusses the roles of environmental education, advocacy, and communication in the overall scope of the program. Outlines the school's academic programs in environmental education at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. (TW)

Describes the programs of the Department of Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). Focuses on the graduate degrees offered in environmental biology. Lists research interests and courses in plant biology, entomology, forestry, civil engineering, and landscape architecture. (TW)

Describes the development of the graduate program at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse. Provides a student profile and outlines a new masters curriculum in environmental science. Explains the terminal options involving research, internship, and academic coursework. (TW)

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…

This study sought to determine the current status of programs in universities in the United States that offer doctoral degrees in education administration/leadership and to identify recent trends in educational leadership programming. The 127 institutions (of 194 invited to participate) responded to a survey and provided data on admissions…