Speech delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages (ADFL), December 26, 1969, in Denver, Colorado. ADFL is an affiliate of the Modern Language Association of America. (DS)

Considers formal degree programs as alternatives to ad hoc faculty development. Summarizes the characteristics of the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Education in College Teaching, and Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Discusses potential problems related to degree programs and considerations in choosing a specific…

For this study, researchers: (1) identified institutions offering high-quality doctoral programs in physical education (as perceived by leaders in the field); and (2) visited five institutions deemed to have outstanding doctoral programs. Characteristics these institutions had in common are discussed. (PP)

Describes an industry-related program at the University of Texas (Arlington) leading to a Doctorate of Science in Applied Chemistry. The program requires an industrial internship and a dissertation based on research involving both the university's chemistry faculty and chemists in industry. (SK)

The authors present their analysis of trends discernable in doctoral programs in science education from 1966-1980 in 22 institutions with respect to enrollments, faculty, program features, and placement of graduates. (Authors/PB)

Studies show an average rate of 50% attrition in adult and continuing-education doctoral programs. Institutional and individual barriers may be the cause. Institutional strategies to reduce barriers and prepare students to be proactive and informed participants are needed. (SK)

Summarizes the main features of Michigan State University's Internet-based online degree programs in beam physics. Discuses enrollment and degree requirements; explains the WebCOSY system, an interactive Web-based homework and course management program; and examines participants, dropout rate, and grades. (Author/LRW)

Discusses recommendations for doctoral programs in science education, including that the doctoral student should author at least one research paper before the dissertation, participate in apprenticeship work with other agencies, such as the teacher education faculty or the audiovisual aids department, and be well-advised of all options available…

A report on recent endeavors to improve the doctoral program in the Spanish department at the University of Connecticut. It also draws upon resolutions of 1972 conferences on graduate study at Wichita State University and the University of Texas. Individualized instruction, improved student-teacher relations and revision of examinations are basic…

The guide lists information about requirements, course offerings, financial aid, and personnel for 148 graduate departments of geography in the United States and Canada. The objective is to assist college and university departments in answering student inquiries concerning graduate training in geography. The guide is divided into two sections: the…

One of the major problems in doctoral education, the shortage of Ph.D. holders, is discussed. A brief history of the German influence on graduate schools in the United States is given to suggest the reasons why the traditional Ph.D. is not designed for present needs. Suggestions are given for a more effective Ph.D. curriculum which will meet the…

Forty-eight colleges and universities and their 140 degree programs are described in a compilation derived from catalogs, task force reports, and other sources. Criteria identified as necessary for establishment of an innovative graduate program include: significant student participation in degree program planning; abolition of formal residency…

The purpose of this study was to gain some insight into the competencies and experiences needed by professional personnel at the doctoral level for optimum preparation in the field of instructional technology. The higher institutions selected as the population sample were the University of Southern California, Michigan State University, Syracuse…

Presents the results of a survey of internship activities in educational technology programs in the United States. A questionnaire was used to gather information regarding requirements, intern placement, student participation, internship characteristics, and evaluation methods. (Author/LRW)