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Factors That Influence Students' Persistence And Degree Attainment While Matriculating Through A Doctor Of Education Program, Michele L. Braun
Factors That Influence Students' Persistence And Degree Attainment While Matriculating Through A Doctor Of Education Program, Michele L. Braun
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The purpose of this research study was to examine factors that influence doctoral students’ persistence and retention during various phases of professional development in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. This study used a quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental methodology to explore doctoral students’ needs and experiences from the students’ viewpoint as they were matriculating through their Ed.D. program. The factors explored included competencies, cultural adjustment, student transition to/through doctoral education, professional role identification and commitment, doctoral program environment, academic integration, social integration, SCSU campus environment, advising, research experiences, financial resources, and orientation.
Four assessment surveys (Admissions, Membership, Candidacy, and …