The undergraduate linguistics program at the University of California at Santa Cruz is described, the courses and course sequences are outlined, and the place of the major in the general curriculum is discussed. The program has been actively developed since 1980, when it was in danger of being discontinued, and now offers rigorous instruction in…

What was faced in 1971 and what is now faced in 1975 is a convergence of the impact of a recession and the effects of a long-run shift in the job market for college graduates. (Author/KE)

Data on earned degrees conferred in the United States from July 1977 through June 1978 are presented, based on results of the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) entitled "Degrees and Other Formal Awards Conferred." Data on baccalaureate and higher degrees are presented in summary and detailed tables, which show the…

Based on data collected from colleges and universities during the 1976-77 academic year, the index is organized by major fields of study. For each of more than 350 fields of study, the colleges that report offering a major in that field are listed by state. Also shown are the levels at which the major is offered in the institution: associate,…

Considering curriculum to be at the heart of American education, an effort to determine the trends in and nature of English instruction in higher education is based on a nationwide survey of graduation requirements of 254 colleges and universities for: (1) the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), (2) the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and (3) the Bachelor of…

The results of a study of patterns in the awarding of Indonesian higher education degrees are reported. The study looked at sex and age of graduates as it related to their type and level of degree, type of institution, area of study, and employment and promotion patterns. (Author/MSE)

This report presents data on the degrees conferred by the nation's accredited institutions of higher education. The report is based on the 1994-95 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System's "Completion" survey of approximately 3,500 institutions within the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Highlights of the report include:…

Data are presented on the number of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees awarded to men and women in each of 30 fields and professional degrees awarded in ten fields. Total degrees awarded and five-year changes in the number of degrees are also provided for each field and degree level. (MSE)

A study investigated the relationship between high school and college extracurricular activities and congruence between initial and final major choice in college of 372 students. Results supported the hypothesis that participation in extracurricular activities is related to congruence in majors, with types of activities associated with congruence…

Explores the employment experience of liberal arts graduates who were successful in finding satisfying employment related to their university programs. The graduates stressed the importance of taking personal initiative and using many job search strategies in order to advance their careers. They emphasized the importance of personal contacts and…

This report provides statistical information covering degrees conferred by Pennsylvania colleges and universities in 1994-95. Data are drawn from an annual survey of 145 Pennsylvania colleges and universities and national surveys conducted by the National Center for Educational Statistics. The total number of degrees conferred in 1994-95 was…

Statistical data on trends and degrees and diplomas obtained by Indians at South African universities during the period beginning July 1, 1970 and ending June 30, 1981 are presented by means of tables, graphs, and charts prefaced by a brief narrative summary. The following degrees/diplomas are covered: first bachelor's, honors bachelor's and…

Data on degrees conferred in 1983-1984 by the 32 higher education institutions in Arkansas are presented, along with a narrative description of trends. The data include second-summer, fall, spring, and first-summer terms. Total degrees granted in 1983-1984 fell by 2% from the previous year. At state-supported institutions, degrees granted as a…

Results of a survey of 1983 bachelor's degree recipients at Maryland's public four-year institutions are presented. Statistical findings and a brief narrative summary cover graduates' postgraduation educational activities, employment and occupational status, and achievement of important goals. The largest percentage of graduates majored in…

Fitchburg State College, Massachusetts, conducted a study to determine the relationship of undergraduate degree work with the actual career choice of students. Study instruments were: a revision of the "Occupation and Career Interest Survey" developed in Indiana, a test of major fields of study based upon the "Higher Education…