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ERIC Number: EJ548215
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
Psychology's Surge in Undergraduate Majors.
McDonald, David G.
Teaching of Psychology, v24 n1 p22-26 1997
Reports that since 1985 the number of psychology faculty has remained fairly constant, but the number of bachelor's degrees awarded has risen by 59%. The number of degrees granted to women has increased by 80%. Discusses possible reasons, long-range implications, and psychology departments' reactions to this trend. (MJP)
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), Degree Requirements, Educational Administration, Educational Demand, Educational Trends, Enrollment Management, Enrollment Rate, Enrollment Trends, Females, Higher Education, Psychology, Undergraduate Study, Womens Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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