The Structure and Substance of Preparing Sociologists: The Nature of Qualifying Examinations in Graduate Education.

Brady, David; Hostetter, Carol; Milkie, Melissa A.; Pescosolido, Bernice A.

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ERIC Number: EJ668889

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The Structure and Substance of Preparing Sociologists: The Nature of Qualifying Examinations in Graduate Education.

Brady, David; Hostetter, Carol; Milkie, Melissa A.; Pescosolido, Bernice A.

Teaching Sociology, v29 n3 p265-85 Jul 2001

Describes the institutional practices related to qualifying examinations in U.S. sociology graduate departments (n=178). Indicates that there are differences between the Ph.D.-granting and M.A.-granting programs in relation to the structure of examinations; while the structures in the departments are consistent. Includes references. (CMK)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Departments, Doctoral Programs, Educational Research, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Sociology, Test Content, Test Format, Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Teaching Sociology is a refereed journal.