This paper presents some definitions and makes distinctions among the forms of field experience drawn from the literature, and surveys the goals of librarianship and library education in using field experience as an element in the library school curriculum at the master's level. Further, it explores learning theory for insights on the…

The University of Notre Dame (Indiana) offers a new Masters of Business Administration course in creativity which uses a student-proactive paradigm that emphasizes skill development in synthesis rather than analysis to help future business managers use their creative potential to survive in the increasingly technical Information Age. (Author/CB)

A central period in the history of social work education is reviewed. It is concluded that professional status, so actively sought, was undermined significantly by not incorporating the baccalaureate degree into the original concept of professional education in social work. (Author/MH)

A survey of work expectations of Master's level counselor trainees yielded differences between some expectations and desires. These findings are discussed with regard to burnout of mental health workers. (Author/ABB)

Describes a graduate "residence" program at Clemson University which is sponsored by the university and local industries. Advantages for graduate students (including increased levels of financial support and opportunities to gain significant industrial research experience), faculty, and sponsoring companies are outlined. Examples of these topics…

Describes and reviews the progress of the Masters in International Business Studies program at the University of South Carolina. Approximately 93 percent of its graduates take positions with firms involved in international business, and 70 percent rated their foreign language ability as very important or important in obtaining their initial…

Considers aspects of good masters and doctoral programs in creative writing and suggests ways in which to integrate creative writing with literature programs. (CRH)

Reports the result of a survey to determine the appropriate content for a communication course in a Masters of Business Administration program. Suggested content takes the form of 38 annotated journal articles. (AEA)

Indicates that Master's degree programs have remained rather stable during the 1960-80 period. Over one-half the course requirements in these programs are in science content areas. Courses in science education comprise under a quarter of courses in programs, followed in importance by general courses in curriculum/instruction. (Author/JN)

A national survey determined how many graduate programs in social work have adopted a formal admission decision appeal procedure, steps in the procedure, and experiences with it. Applicants who appeal often have decisions reversed, and schools offering procedures have few appeals. A typical procedure is outlined. (MSE)

Describes a joint master's degree program between the University of Phoenix and the Scottsdale Public Schools, which was designed around the district's goals and philosophies. Identifies other graduate education programs structured as college-school partnerships. (LMI)

A survey of U.S. and Canadian master of social work programs found that most (68.5 percent) reported policies requiring disclosure of student status during fieldwork, and most directors supported this position. Recommends that all programs have such a policy. (EV)

Examines current ethical guidelines affecting the use of videoconferencing in the supervision of social work students nationally and internationally. Suggests protocols to address ethical and professional practice issues that are likely to arise as a result of using videoconferencing to conduct supervision across international borders. (EV)

Summarizes issues affecting the field of educational technology which were addressed at the 1989 meeting of the Professors of Instructional Design and Technology (PIDT). Topics discussed include redefining the field of instructional design and technology (IDT); improving graduate studies in IDT; and conducting research in IDT. (16 references) (LRW)