Describes nursing programs offered by three types of institutions: (1) schools of nursing associated with hospitals or independent schools (diplomas); (2) senior colleges or universities (baccalaureate degrees); and (3) community colleges (associate degrees). (JOW)

Many adults are attending weekend colleges in search of undergraduate degrees. The intense two- or three-day programs provide a workable alternative for adults who are unable or unwilling to attend classes during the day or evening. (MLW)

In the spring of 1987, the decision was made to discontinue the degree in speech communication (but retain the course offerings) within the department of communications at Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon. A recently hired faculty member adopted nine strategies in an attempt to reestablish the degree program in speech communication. Actions…

Surveys the course requirements in the humanities and social sciences for 100 two and four year technology programs. For some associate programs, only one or two courses are required; in 40 percent of the cases studied, the requirement is for three courses, or nine semester hours credit. (MLH)

A series of essays and lists of resource materials as well as courses relevant to peace studies at the University of California Berkeley are presented in the two guides. Topics of the 1982-83 guide include the undergraduate major in Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS), a proposed curriculum, core courses, concentration area courses (social systems,…

Discusses the philosophy for the teaching of English and describes the English program in the public elementary and secondary schools of Alberta, Canada. (RB)

A set of programs in liberal education designed to enhance the social dimensions of engineering education is described. This program requires a minimum of 36 quarter credits in the broad categories of English Composition (8-10 credits), Man and Society (12-15 credits), Artistic Expression (8-10 credits), and the balance from any of the above…

This directory of engineering college research and graduate programs is designed to promote the cause of graduate study in engineering by describing for each institution the admission requirements, faculty names and specialties, enrollment by specialty and degree program (master, Ph.D.), degrees, fields of advanced study, appointments available to…

This issue contains a listing of 412 institutions involved in engineering higher education and includes for each: admission requirements, faculty enrollments, degrees, fields of advanced study, and appointments available to graduate students. Also includes a ten-year statistical analysis of significant factors characterizing engineering research…

Describes the first baccalaureate nursing program of its type--the Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education in Spokane, Washington--to be accredited by the National League for Nursing, with the goal of educating nurses through a cooperative, interinstitutional approach. Topics discussed include how the center began, administrative…

Forty-seven colleges and universities offer a major or concentration in labor studies, but high dropout rates and the fiscal crunch in high education may threaten the programs. (Editor/TA)

Describes the advantages and disadvantages of a college program that leads to both a degree in physics and a teacher's certificate. (MLH)

Describes the content of a one year post-degree program of science teacher education that utilizes flexible scheduling of required courses and integration of curriculum, methods, philosophical analysis, educational psychology and sociology. (AL)

Describes the five-year masters degree program in physics at the Moscow State University. The program combines general instruction in physics and mathematics with specialized research experience. Discusses (1) entrance requirements, (2) course philosophy, and (3) course requirements. Selected examples of questions from the entrance and course…