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ERIC Number: EJ471797
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
Academic Preparation and the Academic Consumer.
Zakrajsek, Dorothy; Pierce, William
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v64 n5 p20-23,31 May-Jun 1993
Study examined the curricular structure of doctoral programs at research and doctoral grant institutions, analyzing the job market and assessing the overall compatibility of preparation with college employment needs. Results suggest there is too much overspecialization in doctoral study, and institutions are not graduating for a realistic college job market. (SM)
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Education Work Relationship, Employment Potential, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Physical Education, Relevance (Education), Specialization
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Overspecialization