title: A longitudinal evaluation of graduate programs in allied health education and administration.
abstract: A longitudinal follow-up study was conducted of 196 graduates of allied health education and administration programs in Texas. The study assessed the graduates' continued presence as educators and their career patterns, experiences related to teaching, research, service, administrative leadership, job satisfaction, and perceived continuing education needs. The conclusions drawn from the results of the study were that the graduates are instructional and administrative resources for colleges, universities, and hospitals located in Texas and 23 other states; have exemplary records related to teaching, research, service, and other faculty activities; and are generally satisfied with their current employment. Application of computer technology was the most frequently cited continuing education need of the graduates.
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel; D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D002322:Career Mobility; D004496:Education, Continuing; D004500:Education, Graduate / Q000592:standards*; D004651:Employment; D005178:Faculty; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D011364:Professional Practice; D013781:Texas; D014481:United States