Standards in Graduate Work in Education explains how major U.S. institutions set and study rules for graduate programs.
It distills a comprehensive survey of admissions, prerequisites, credit, residence, theses, exams, and language requirements to show how graduate education was organized in 1919–20.
This edition frames the scope of the study, its sources, and the practical practices across many schools. It highlights how departments are organized, what degrees require, and how rigor is measured in graduate training in education. The result is a detailed, snapshot view of early 20th‑century standards that shaped graduate education in the field.
- Admission and prerequisites, including high‑school and college preparation expectations
- Credit requirements, residence rules, and how theses are credited
- How the field is organized by departments and what lines of specialization exist
- Examinations for master's and doctoral degrees, and foreign language expectations
Ideal for readers of education history, policy makers, and graduate program leaders who want historical context on how standards were formed and applied in this era.