ERIC Number: EJ1188677
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 6
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Applied Learning at the Graduate Level--Professional Science Master's Programs Lead the Way
Bechert, Ursula; Cronk, Brian C.
Journal of Applied Learning in Higher Education, v4 p23-33 Fall 2012
To remain competitive in an increasingly interdisciplinary world, graduate education must produce professionals who can understand both their scientific disciplines and the business environment in which they work. With the addition of applied learning components outside of the traditional scientific laboratory and training in business skills, Professional Science Master's programs (PSMs) help higher education adapt to this changing environment. The current study illustrates some models of PSMs and contains information on how institutions interested in using PSMs as a way to enhance applied learning at the graduate level can get started.
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Masters Programs, Science Education, Science Careers, STEM Education, Job Skills, Internship Programs, Business Administration Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Educational Innovation, Outcomes of Education, Education Work Relationship
Missouri Western State University. 4525 Downs Drive, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64507. Tel: 816-261-5993; e-mail: appliedlearning@missouriwestern.edu; Web site: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/appliedlearning/journal
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon
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