Describes a graduate study program designed by the Journalism department of Northeastern University to meet the needs of journalists who wanted management training. Discusses the program's development and problems it has encountered. (FL)

Given the emerging trend of innovating Instructional Design process (ID) for Human Performance Technology (HPT) related application in order to more effectively addressing organizational performance problems in industries, it is necessary to prepare students majoring in Instructional Design or Educational Technology in terms of how they can apply…

A Master of Arts in Technical and Expository Writing program has been implemented in the English department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Designed to make future teachers and technical writers into better writers, the program gives them a larger view of the writing process in which they are participating. Three required courses…

Describes the supervision of internships in an applied medical sociology program. Participation covers three areas: (1) establishing a wellness program; (2) maintaining the program; and (3) responding to intern needs. Finds that monitoring interns requires a structure different from academic advising and instruction, and recommends treating…

The history and finance of the University of Texas (San Antonio) postdoctoral general practice program in dentistry, including the general practice residency and an advanced education in general dentistry program, is chronicled. Financial tactics include developing diversified funding avenues that have minimal impact on program objectives;…

Based on a program developed in Oregon, this guide provides information on creating and maintaining a program to link schools and businesses in order to allow teachers to have summer assistanceships. The guide covers the need for such a program, its purpose and desired outcomes, potential organizational structures, managing the program, funding…

The University of North Carolina's postdoctoral advanced education in general dentistry program relies heavily on clinic productivity and effective management to meet the challenges of a diminishing state budget appropriation and lack of financial flexibility in the state university system. External funding is also sought actively but has not yet…

This paper argues the importance of preparing business managers for a global marketplace and addresses who is responsible for the training and how to go about it. The establishment of an MBA (Master of Business Administration)-level course in intercultural communication is examined. Areas discussed involve determining what the goals of the course…

The standards described in this document cover the critical aspects of business teacher education at the collegiate level. The standards are organized into two parts. Part 1, which deals with basic programs ordinarily leading to initial teacher preparation and a baccalaureate degree, outlines standards pertaining to the following aspects of…

Documenting the history of the Reading Program offered by the Department of Education at Washburn University, Kansas from its inception in 1937 to 1987, this document contains information related to the undergraduate reading requirements for the completion of the Elementary and Secondary Education Degrees and the graduate requirements for the…

This monograph addresses the essential elements for high quality technology education programs at the graduate level. It discusses the issues in eight chapters written by individual authors: (1) "The 'Why' of Graduate Study" (Paul W. DeVore); (2) "Curriculum Development" (Ronald E. Jones); (3) "Instructional Strategies at the Graduate Level"…

This publication addresses Master's in Education programs and some commonly accepted standards of good practice particularly in light of the degree's increasing importance as a primary credential for those seeking to improve and upgrade their professional skills. After a brief review of the history of Master's degrees, a section on the degree…