Describes a survey of Oklahoma high school journalism teachers and advisers. Notes that 71 percent of respondents reported that enrollment in journalism and publication production classes had either remained the same or increased. Suggests that noneducational factors such as student interest impact more heavily on enrollment than do educational…

Correlational analysis of data from 134 undergraduates assessed the variance between career choice variables and decisional progress variables (vocational self-concept, commitment, readiness). Most significantly related to progress variables were exploration variables: amount of information and intended-systematic exploration. Congruence between…

A 20-week monitoring of 6 Australian year-10 students identified factors affecting their selection of subjects. Although teachers, parents, peers, and siblings have important influence, their understanding of critical issues is often limited. Collaborative counseling and accurate occupational information would improve the process. (SK)

Students in marketing (n=40), selling (n=44), and distribution (n=40) courses rated 35 business and nonbusiness careers in terms of "professionalism." Differing attitudes indicate that course selection and coursework play a role in formation of attitudes about professionalism. (JOW)

Examines the mathematical course-taking patterns of a group of high school students and whether income differences exist between male and female students. Also explores how differential taking of mathematics courses in high school and college relate to these differences. (DDR)

Examines the relationship between academic, musical, and demographic variables; music self-concept; and enrollment in lecture or performance classes. Finds that students' enjoyment from making music is the strongest predictor of self-concept scores: satisfying musical experiences likely enhance music self-confidence, which, in turn, encourages…

Examines the underrepresentation of women in undergraduate economics programs. Finds no evidence that gender of instructor influences first-year microeconomics performance or the likelihood that a student will continue in economics. Female students do, however, fare worse in economics courses than do male students. Study controlled for measured…

Examines aspects of the marketplace for undergraduate geography programs in England and Wales. Provides a national review, and identifies and discusses the flows of applications and enrollments among regions. Notes a decrease in applications for honors geography degrees and the reliance of geography programs on local supplies of students. (DSK)

Discusses finding a variety of students in mathematics majors as opposed to only the highly motivated and capable group that can study mathematics almost on their own. Suggests some ways to improve this situation. (ASK)

Discusses factors attracting students to mathematics. Factors include instructor attitudes, role models, positive publicity, the effects of culture on education, departmental role, and economic factors. (ASK)

Looks at trends in vocational coursetaking among high school students, examining these trends in the light of labor market changes. Data from two High School Transcript studies show that the decline in vocational coursetaking from 1982 to 1998 is relatively small compared to increases in academic coursetaking. The decline was due primarily to…

Seeks to clarify choices of traditional and nontraditional majors by female and male college students. Regression analyses of questionnaires reveal that humanitarian concerns, femininity scores, masculinity scores, and utility values were significant predictors of college major. Education, English, and nursing majors had greater confidence,…

Examined the impact of student major on college persistence among freshmen. Differences found for various majors and gender are explained by differences in the relative magnitudes of goal-commitment, subject-interest, social-forces, and self-image effects. Provides some educational policy recommendations. (SLD)

A survey of 424 college students using a course drop/add option at a mid-sized urban college concluded that students typically participate in drop/add for legitimate reasons and suggest that they should have relatively unrestricted drop/add privileges. Recommendations are made for monitoring the process and reducing students' need to drop/add…

In the role of career counselor, the academic advisor helps advisees define the process necessary to obtain employment and life fulfillment. Helping advisees select the courses necessary to realize their career goals is only part of that guidance. A model for career advising based on a developmental theory of career counseling is proposed.…