Because of changes in the bases of financial support for graduate education, in supply-demand and placement factors, and in student selection of major fields, increased surveillance and even guidelines and restrictions on the creation, accreditation, and support of new doctoral programs have become justified. Some have proposed to limit Ph.D.…

This volume is the second part of a Report of the Survey Committee of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences, and presents data on a number of specific conditions and problems regarding the broad subject of graduate education in the mathematical sciences. Volume I, ASPECTS OF UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING IN THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES,…

This paper provides documentation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title IV-supported fellowship program for educational research methodologists developed at Cornell University. The program was characterized as interdisciplinary in nature with few course restrictions. This resulted in great diversity among the programs of the…

This report presents data concerning applications, acceptances, and new enrollments in all graduate programs of the State University of New York for the spring 1973, summer 1973, and fall 1973 terms. Regarding masters admissions it was found that: (1) there were 22,237 applications for masters degree programs in 1973, up 313 or 1.4 percent; (2)…

Following an historical discussion of graduate study in adult education, four models designed for a graduate study program, since 1960, are discussed and illustrated. The models are: (1) the Essert Model, comprised of three concentric circles consisting of core, augmentation, and specialization courses; (2) the Knowles Model, comprised of two…

This is a report of a conference called for the purpose of exploring evolving trends in nursing education and the implications of these trends for support of research training for nurses. The conference discussed the following issues: (1) If the doctoral study is in nursing, how can the research emphasis be retained? (2) Is there a nursing…

This report summarizes findings of the second phase of a study designed to evaluate how well the NDEA Title IV Graduate Fellowship Program has achieved 1 of its stated objectives: to increase the number of well qualified college and university teachers by providing up to 3 years of financial aid to doctoral students preparing for academic careers.…

The Doctor of Arts (D.A.) degree should be granted only by those institutions that have the physical and intellectual resources to offer advanced graduate study leading to doctoral degrees. The issue is not whether the degree is comparable to traditional research degrees or will replace existent professional degrees that provide certain…

Reports the results of a survey in which members of the Speech Communication Association evaluated doctoral programs in the areas of communication theory and research, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, rhetorical theory, public address, communication education and instruction, oral interpretation, and public relations. (MS)

Investigates which institutions produce graduates who publish reading research. Compares results to previous rankings of institutions based on the productivity of reading faculty. (MS)

Explains the history and orientation of Berkeley's graduate program in sociology which leans more toward the European than the U.S. tradition of postgraduate education. The doctoral student is most likely the principal architect of the research design and sole collector of primary data for the dissertation. The program emphasizes negotiation and a…

The University of California at Los Angeles sociology department stands out as a pluralistic community that fosters interaction, communication, and mutual understanding. Leading ethnographers and survey researchers work side by side; noted Marxists, functionalists, and phenomenologists participate in the same colloquia. The department has strong…

Examines why nursing research should be integrated into the scientific community and lists recent efforts toward integration. Discusses gaining support for nursing research at the federal level, lobbying efforts, and the attitudes of the scientific community and Congress to nurses trying to enter mainstream science. (CT)

Reports a survey of all APA-approved doctoral programs in clinical psychology to determine admissions and credit transfer policies for students from master's-level programs. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, recommendations, and research involvement were rated as most important for admission followed by high undergraduate and graduate…

Discusses the opinions of graduate deans of Ph.D.-granting, accredited, American colleges and universities on: (1) the foreign language requirement for all Ph.D. recipients; (2) the nature, fulfillment, control, and administration of the requirements at their institution; and (3) the future of the requirements. (EKN)