Doctoral research in rehabilitation during 1982 and 1983 is reviewed. The methodology used to compile and categorize items in the bibliography is described along with reference citations, a summary, and observable trends. Includes 21-page bibliography of doctoral dissertations. (Author/NB)

Questions the need for differentiation between doctor of education and doctor of philosophy degrees and the misassumption that doctoral study is primarily academic apprenticeship. Suggests refocusing on process as well as product and developing creative talent regardless of whether the doctoral candidates will be professional scholars or scholarly…

Responses to previous four articles on integration of counseling psychology and neuropsychology. Contends that articles provide persuasive arguments for offering basic coursework in neuropsychology in counseling psychology doctoral programs. Raises concern that expanded training in neuropsychology may result in minimal training being…

Responds to earlier four articles that discussed rationale for inclusion of neuropsychology training in counseling psychology programs. Considers three issues primary to continued coordination between these specialties: minimal proficiency versus specialization; counseling psychology identity; and integration-combination or synthesis. Argues…

Examined relationships among anxiety, thoughts, self-efficacy, and performance of 37 students defending their doctoral dissertations. After orals, faculty examiners rated each student's performance and anxiety level. State-of-mind ratio (ratio of positive to positive-plus-negative thoughts) appeared to be more important contributor to anxiety than…

Proposes changes in the title and structure of nonpsychology doctoral training in counselor education. Suggests a comprehensive linkage system of training, accreditation, credentialing, and employment. Expresses concern that the nonpsychology doctorate degree in counseling is steadily losing ground in the job market to the doctorate in counseling…

Conducted assessment of current status of doctoral education opportunities for student affairs professionals, drawn from data from the Doctoral Programs for Student Affairs Practitioners Questionnaire completed by 36 program directors, the Student Characteristics Questionnaire completed by 48 respondents, and a survey of 775 doctoral students.…

Increasing numbers of hospitals and medical centers employ clinical nurse researchers. Nursing doctoral programs can prepare graduates for this role with courses in philosophy and ethics; research methods, statistics, and measurement; grantsmanship; and information dissemination. (SK)

Authors describe how participation in doctoral-level career counseling practicum has influenced their perceptions of relationship between career and personal counseling, attitudes toward career services, and career interventions skills. Concludes that, to enhance profession of career counseling, education programs need to energize students to…

Shares observations about factors critical in the outcomes of the review of Ohio's state-supported doctoral programs in English. Details some of the responsibilities and challenges that both the departments and review panel faced in developing extensive self-studies. Argues that departments should address mismatches or anomalies in their programs.…

Presents arguments for and against inclusion of philosophy of science in doctoral nursing programs. Proponents suggest it promotes reflection and provides a frame of reference. Opponents say it distracts from development of a knowledge base for nursing as a discipline. (SK)

Discusses the rationale for introducing anthropology into a doctoral-level international business research methods course. Describes three anthropological frameworks designed for the course: a cultural awareness model adapted from G. Morgan's (1980) idea of paradigmatic orthodoxy; key organizing principles; and a mapping model allowing researchers…

Analysis of journal entries of 13 doctor of education students confirms the usefulness of journals for reflecting on and connecting academic learning and experience. Different writing styles (analytic, extracting, affective) had different learning outcomes. Course-feedback style had little benefit. (SK)

Presents evidence, from three national studies, that departmental ratings for research doctorate programs in the United States reflect a contextual property representative of the university and not various performance-based departmental attributes. Academic departments within universities are found to be quite similar with respect to external…

A survey of six universities offering doctoral programs in gerontology identified enrollments, costs, graduates' employment, and faculty characteristics. Not all offer a mix of specialties; none requires internships. Respondents agreed on the need for additional doctoral program development, but funding and faculty availability limit growth. (SK)