This replication study continued the examination of the psychometric properties of the Foundation Practice Self-Efficacy scale (FPSE) with a sample of MSW students. As in the original study, evidence was found regarding the reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change of this measure. First, internal reliability estimates for the FPSE all…

Graduate programs in education face the challenge of preparing teachers and specialists in education to work with English Language Learners (ELLs). Programs must be culturally responsive, while at the same time respecting state and federal standards for scientifically based practice according to best evidence. The focus of the present study is a…

This article presents a descriptive assessment of human rights education within schools of social work and law. A review of course titles and descriptions within MSW programs and law programs was conducted for identification of human rights content. The results suggest a dearth of human rights content in social work curricula and a great disparity…

Testimony from a former head of a communication and theatre department attests to the difficulty in recruiting new faculty with graduate faculty credentials for a department without a doctoral program. Typically, the so-called "stars" of an academic discipline gravitate to large universities and their doctoral programs. Therefore, those involved…

Based on a 1982 study trip to the Socialist Republic (SR) of Macedonia in Yugoslavia, this report describes the need for professional library education in Macedonia and presents recommendations for the establishment of a master's degree program in information studies at the University of Skopje. Sections cover the trip itinerary; professional…

Intended primarily to serve as a catalyst for further discussion, this report presents recommendations for the development of graduate level emphases in adult reading/literacy and postsecondary reading/learning (initially at the doctoral level and later at the master's level) that function within the mission of the graduate program offered by the…

Educational administration faculty from five public higher education institutions in New Mexico formed a consortium to address the need for effective educational leaders in rural school districts. Members established the New Mexico Partners for Educational Leadership (PEL), composed of faculty from the five universities, leading educational…

A method to determine the mutual needs of the business community and colleges that offer a masters of business administration (MBA) program is presented, noting the importance of determining if graduate business education has kept pace with innovative technological changes. Many in the business community question the effectiveness of MBA programs.…

In this paper, we advance that there are several issues pertaining to the design of research in instructional technology. It is our view that much of the current research taking place may suffer from poor quality, inappropriate design, and lack of social responsibility. We contend that the most appropriate way to research the effectiveness of…

This document is an updated edition of an annual publication issued by the American Institute of Physics. It is designed for an audience of graduate students, faculty advisors, and persons interested in graduate programs in physics, astronomy and related fields. The publication has 2 parts and 4 appendices. Part I has a geographic listing of…

A survey of 77 master's degree programs in journalism was used to gather data on admissions criteria, program structures, and problems that the programs have encountered. Undergraduate grade point averages, letters of recommendation, Graduate Record Examination scores, and statements of goals were the four admissions criteria most often used by…

Discusses enrollment trends in graduate home economics programs. Describes a model Master of Science program with specialization in Consumer Studies at Tinker Air Force Base. Highlights program features that make it successful in attracting and retaining students. (CH)

A study of the career plans of male and female graduate students in library science found that no sex differences existed in the students' level of career ambition or specificity, contrary to the results of prior research that included students from other fields. (CDD)

This essay presents a professional librarian's opinion on a many-sided subject. Highlights include lack of attention to school library media specialists and their needs by library schools and the role of the school library media specialist in the educational process. Ten readers' responses are included. Eleven references are listed. (EJS)

Results of questionnaire survey of research library directors concerning M.L.S. joint degree programs indicate that respondents favored joint programs with 15 percent reduced coursework; areas of interest for nonlibrary science degree are hard sciences, other professions, foreign languages; graduates have edge in placement, slightly higher…