Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / This study described the education courses in Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN Ed) degree and post-master’s certificate (PMC) in nursing education programs and determined which of the eight NLN Core Competencies, used to certify nurse educators, were represented. Data regarding the required credit hours, practicum hours, distance accessibility, and preparation for the Certified Nurse EducatorCM (CNE) Examination also were collected. The study used a descriptive design using a web scraping technique. Program information was obtained from the accrediting bodies for graduate nursing programs in 2015. Course description data were obtained from web pages via curriculum plans, course catalogs, graduate handbooks, or other institutional web pages. Data were collected from each program website, collated, uploaded, and analyzed. In both types of programs, evidence was found for the NLN Core Competencies: Facilitate Learning (97%), Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes (97%), Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies (95%), Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Nurse Educator Role (88%), Engage in Scholarship (45%), Function as a Change Agent and Leader (30%), Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization (28%), and Function within the Educational Environment (12%). Only 36% and 40% of MSN Ed and PMC in nursing education programs, respectively, were completely distance accessible. Required credit hours varied from 28 to 65 for the entire MSN Ed and from 6 to 47 for the nursing education courses. PMC credit hours varied from 3 to 45. Practicum clock hours, for both programs, ranged from 60–500 while practicum credit hours ranged from 1–18. Revision of MSN Ed and PMC curricula is indicated to improve inclusion of content in all competency areas. Moreover, increasing the number of distance accessible programs may encourage more nurses to consider a master’s degree or post-master’s certificate in nursing education.

Within this research study, a qualitative phenomenological approach was used to explore the lived experiences of Black master's students (n = 10) who engage in mentorship in CACREP-accredited counselor education programs. The participants in this study represent different ACES regions in the United States, including SACES, NARACES, and NCACES. Six themes were discovered as a result of participants' experiences: (a) impact of mentorship, (b) benefits of mentorship, (c) qualities within mentoring relationships, (d) composition of mentoring relationships, (e) saliency and influence of identity, and (f) barriers to mentorship and program satisfaction. Furthermore, I offer suggestions for increasing support for Black master's students in counseling programs as well as recommendations for supporting the professional and personal development of this population.

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships between selected criteria and academic achievement in graduate studies leading to certain master's degrees in education at North Texas State University. The major areas in education which were included were Elementary Education, Elementary School Administration and Supervision, Secondary Education, Secondary School Administration and Supervision, and Physical Education. Graduate grade-point average was used as the criterion for academic achievement.

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The purposes of this study were (a) to assess the life stress, coping strategies and mental health of master¡¦s students in Taiwan (b) to compare the three factors for master¡¦s students with different backgrounds (c) to explore the correlation among the three factors (d) to find out how students¡¦ background information, life stress and coping strategies predict their mental health. ¡§Master¡¦s students¡¦ life stress, coping strategies and mental health questionnaire¡¨ was applied in the study. The subjects were 2,515 master¡¦s students in Taiwan. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson product-moment correlation, and stepwise regression analysis. Besides, interviews were used to verify results of the quantity analysis. According to the results, conclusions were as follows: 1.The life stress of master¡¦s students was moderate, and ¡§study stress¡¨ was the highest life stress. Besides, the life stress related to various identification, marital status, academy, and age. 2.The frequency of coping strategies of master¡¦s students was between ¡§sometimes¡¨ and ¡§often¡¨, and most students used ¡§solving problems¡¨ strategy to deal with stressful problems and situations. Besides, the coping strategies related to various gender, academy, university type, area. 3.There are forty percent master¡¦s students with bad mental health, and ¡§anxiety and worrying¡¨ was the worst part of students¡¦ mental health. Besides, the mental health related to various gender, marital status, academy, grade, and age. 4.There were significant correlation among master¡¦s students¡¦ life stress, coping strategies, and mental health. 5.The background information, life stress and coping strategies of master¡¦s students could predict their mental health effectively.

The primary purpose of this research was to develop a model for a professional science master’s program combining biotechnology and business. The objectives were to identify stakeholder preferences for various dimensions of a professional science master’s program combining biotechnology and business and to identify differences in priorities between subgroups. A secondary purpose was to examine user preferences between Web-based and traditional methods of conducting a Delphi study and the panelist’s impressions of its usefulness for program development. Prior to the first round, demographic data were collected on panelists regarding their gender, age, years experience in their current field, position title and education levels. Round 1 started with eight open-ended questions designed to investigate (a) learning objectives, (b) internships, (c) thesis vs. nonthesis degrees, (d) program focus (e) possible entry level positions, (f) roles for the industry advisory board, (g) recommended hours of hands-on experience and (h) other issues of importance. The final round ended with three questions to assess the panelists’ perception of the usefulness of the Delphi for program development in higher education. Twenty-four panelists started Round 1 and participation in subsequent rounds varied from 17 in Round 2 to 11 in Round 4. Education level varied and included all levels of education in science and business. Issues emerged early in the study regarding development of different program tracks and the program goals, which were clarified in subsequent rounds. Significant differences occurred between industry and academic subgroups for two tracks, six skills designated for tracks, method of evaluating the internship, and entry-level positions appropriate for new graduates. When analyzed by level of confidence (high confidence vs. low confidence), significant differences occurred for (a) the number of semesters of hands-on experience students should have upon graduation, (b) skills recommended for core curriculum, (c) skills recommended for tracks, (d) compensation level and (e) entry level positions for new graduates. Perceived usefulness of the Delphi for program development was varied with only 10 panelists responding--five in favor, three undecided, and two against.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston University / PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you. / This study compares instructor self-perceptions with student perceptions of teaching quality using the same 16-item evaluation instrument. Three hypotheses were investigated: (1) Instructors' self-evaluations will be higher than those of their respective students; (2) The more similar student-instructor perceptions, the more likely instructors will receive a higher score compared to when student-instructor perceptions are more divergent; and (3) Students taking a course as a major requirement will be more critical of the instructor than those students taking the course as distribution requirement or an elective. A total of 1,524 individuals (1,452 graduate students and 72 instructors) in a part-time evening computer science program participated in the study of 79 courses over the spring and fall semesters of 1996. Overall, instructors generally perceived themselves more positively than their students, although statistically significant differences were observed for only three relevant items (involving grading fairness, presentation clarity and instructor enthusiasm) of the 16 items evaluated. Instructors whose perceptions were more similar to their students were generally rated higher than those instructors whose perceptions were more divergent from their students; however, the difference was not significant. Finally, contrary to the third hypothesis, the reason for taking a course did not have a significant effect on student ratings of the instructor. / 2031-01-02

Цель работы заключается в теоретическом и экспериментальном исследовании новых типов электрических антенн. Проведено исследование в среде электромагнитного моделирования Ansoft HFSS, по результатам моделирования изготовлены прототипы и проведены измерения их характеристик. Новые типы антенны имеют большие перспективы дальнейшего развития, возможно изготовление активной антенны или использование ее в качестве элемента фазированной антенной решетки. / The purpose of work consists in theoretical and experimental research of new types of electric antennas. Study of electromagnetic environment simulation Ansoft HFSS, the simulation results of fabricated prototypes and measured their characteristics. New types of antennas have great potential for further development, it is possible to manufacture an active antenna or use it as element of a phased antenna array.

В данной работе исследуются методы увеличения полосы рабочих частот микрополосковой антенны. Рассматриваются влияния параметров подложки и конструктивных улучшений микрополосковой антенны на широкополосность. Также рассматривается предел добротности Q_ЧУ линейно-поляризованной микрополосковой антенны при изменении диэлектрической проницаемости и высоты подложки. Для каждого из методов увеличения широкополосности были изготовлены макеты антенн. / In this graduation work, improvement methods of microstrip antenna bandwidth are investigated. The influences of substrate parameters and design enhancements on the microstrip antenna bandwidth is considered. In addition, the dependence of the physical limitation Q_ЧУ of a linear polarized microstrip antenna on the substrate permittivity and its thickness is considered. The antenna mockup has been made for each method of bandwidth improvement.

Разработка излучателя на основе волновода специальной формы. Щелевые волноводные излучатели находят широкое применение как в качестве элементов антенных решеток или облучателей апертурных антенн, так и в виде самостоятельных излучателей. Излучатели на основе прямоугольного волновода используется достаточно давно и их характеристики подробно исследованы. Но современные требования к антенным системам приводят к необходимым решениям ряда вопросов при использовании щелевых излучателей в волноводах специальной формы. В данной работе приведены результаты электродинамического расчета щелевых излучателей в некоторых разновидностях таких волноводов. / Development the radiator on the base of waveguide special form. Slotted waveguide radiators are used in construction for antennas elements arrays, irradiators reflector antennas, or for separate radiators. Radiators on the rectangular waveguide are explored many years ago. But modern requirements to antenna systems are leading to many questions, which we using slotted radiators in the waveguide special form. In this work you can see the results of electrodynamics calculation slotted radiators in some types of this waveguides.