Examines seven surveys containing ratings of geography departments that appeared between 1924 and 1980. All the surveys attempted to assess the relative standing of Ph.D.-granting departments of geography in the United States. (RM)

Relates the experiences of the author, a "returning" student, prior to and while pursuing a doctor of philosophy degree in English at a major university. Describes the difficulties encountered, pressures felt, dedication required and the ultimate satisfaction of obtaining the degree. (CAM)

Reports on doctoral programs in educational technology during the period 1960-70 and includes the number of degrees granted by 26 universities broken down by sex of recipient and degree awarded (EdD or PhD). Faculty, doctorate and faculty-student ratios, standards, guidelines, and program accreditation are considered. (Author/JEG)

Reports results of a survey of the perceived quality of doctoral programs, from two samples of speech communication professionals. The results are presented for each sample separately and are broken down according to various specialties within the field of speech communication. (JMF)

Aviation education institutions (75 of 105 surveyed) expressed their preferences for the elements of a Ph.D. program in aeronology (nonengineering aerospace/aeronautical sciences). A research/practitioner model, core curriculum, and second area of specialization were supported. (SK)

The third in a series of studies was conducted to describe doctoral programs in rehabilitation over three successive time periods. Characteristics of programs were summarized for the 1999-2000 academic year, including degrees and majors offered, admissions, curriculum, students, and faculty. As with the previous studies, considerable variability…

A survey investigating nonacademic admission criteria was mailed to 39 doctoral programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Twenty-five returned surveys reflected that letters of recommendation, goal statements, individual interviews, and work experiences were most frequently used. (Contains…

Expresses concern that the dramatic increase in federal support of biomedical research, specifically the doubling of the National Institutes of Health budget, is producing an excess of Ph.D. graduates in biomedical sciences. Suggests that continual increases in program enrollment are primarily driven by personnel needs of the academic research…

Addresses the current professional development techniques of science educators. Questions whether a course in 'Research in Science Teacher Education' is needed at the doctoral level. Determines that doctoral programs need to be aligned with the knowledge base of science teachers. (MVL)

Examines historical, political, economic, and social reasons for a trend to reinvent the traditional Ph.D. (rather than develop professional doctorates), by focusing on the case of the Doctor of Education (EdD) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. Explores reasons for its enrollment decline as opposed to…

Presents views on whether a counselor education doctoral program faculty should seek accreditation review by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the American Psychological Association (APA). Argues in favor of CACREP accreditation, recognizing that both CACREP and APA approved doctoral…

Responds to view expressed by Wittmer in previous article concerning doctoral programs in counselor education seeking accreditation review by Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs rather than by American Psychological Association. Examines several relevant issues and discusses seven problems and deficiencies…

Presents six responses to an article in the same issue of this journal. Recommends closer contact between baccalaureate institutions and doctoral programs. Expresses a "hope for the new" in the form of more inventive candidates for assistant professorships. States that the conventional admissions process does not work as well for…

Interviews with four of five mentor/protege pairs in a nursing predoctoral program identified themes of the experience: productivity, work organization, mutual learning, problems encountered, research application skills, and innovative communication. All participants were enthusiastic and students increased confidence in conducting research. (SK)

A national survey of deans and directors of schools of nursing (n=434) was conducted to determine their opinions about the differing research foci that graduates of nursing doctoral programs should possess. They recommended diverse research foci for current and future researchers and indicated optimism about future funding. (Author/JOW)