The multiple points of entry into medical schools at Boston University, which are made possible by a unique relationship between the undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and the School of Medicine, are described. Substantial flexibility has been introduced into the liberal arts experience and the first year of medical sciences. (MLW)

Management education has been subjected to scrutiny and criticism over its lack of relevance to the "real world" of management practice. In response, many institutions have developed and, in some cases, require students to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements. International business is a field of study where internships can…

This listing of 89 schools from around the world with master's degree programs in educational technology is based on the results of a survey completed by the International Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology in the fall of 1979. Countries represented in addition to the U.S.A. are Australia, Canada, Hong Kong,…

A project in major curriculum revision for a baccalaureate program in nursing accomplished: (1) extensive review of the present and future educational health and nursing care needs; (2) development of a philosophy of nursing education; (3) development of a set of terminal program objectives; (4) development of a statement about the graduate of the…

A description of the degree program, Master of Science in Information Science (Documentation), given by the School of Library Service, UCLA is reported. The program is designed to provide students with both a common core of technical knowledge and directions for specialized, individual research work. The major emphasis is on information system…

A master's degree program in geography and geology at Eastern Michigan University merges academic training with career experience. Students with relevant work experience in industry or government may fulfill their thesis requirement by teaching an undergraduate course in the department and preparing a publishable paper. (Author/AV)

Describes a computer engineering program including: (1) student activities; (2) positive impact of complementary programs; and (3) additional faculty tasks to support the program. (SK)

An unusual degree requirement at Christ College, the honors college of Valparaiso University (Indiana), involves freshman production of an original musical theater production. The role of such a collaborative and imaginative effort in a liberal education is discussed, focusing on the arts as a context for inquiry. (MSE)

In the last 30 years, our discipline has become increasingly specialized in the training of PhD students. Development of recent initiatives, such as the Preparing Future Faculty program now in place at many doctorate-granting institutions, has focused attention on the need to broaden the education of PhD students. In addition, recent analyses of…

The project was designed to offer opportunities for part-time study to full-time employed nurses seeking baccalaureate degrees. A major portion of the requirements would be met through independent study programs. Activities involved in carrying out the program are discussed. (EC)

A global survey was conducted to: (1) determine what universities have ocean engineering curricula; (2) obtain information on the nature of these curricula; and (3) determine the similarity of curricula by noting the frequence of occurrence of specific courses or subjects. Results indicate that at least 97 academic institutions in 19 countries…

For a 1969 report on graduate programs in English, the Association of Departments of English obtained information from chairmen or directors of Graduate Study in English at 223 institutions. This document contains some of the information collected for the full report (available through ERIC as "Graduate Programs in English: A 1969…

Reported are the findings of the Panel on Undergraduate Major Curricula which define the specific content on an undergraduate core curriculum in the biological sciences. In-depth analysis of the detailed information content of the core program is presented. Content descriptions of the core programs at four colleges are provided, and a composite…