Full Description
Pursuing a Doctoral Degree demystifies the journey of selecting a program, navigating the application process, and engaging in the work required to complete a doctorate.
Drawing on extensive interviews from over 20 diverse, accomplished professionals who have successfully attained doctorates, this book provides a roadmap to inform prospective doctoral students' decision-making process. With in-depth insights into the nitty-gritty of doctoral programs - including coursework, time management, relationships inside and outside academia, the final project, future employment, and more - readers will benefit from a comprehensive picture of the requirements, benefits, and challenges that are inherent in completing a terminal degree.
Both forthright and conversational in tone, this book is the perfect starting place for students considering a doctorate, embarking on the application process, or in the initial stages of a program.
Contents
1. So, What's This Book All About? 2. So, You Want to be a Doctor... 3. Family, Friends, and Emotional and Financial Support 4. How Did Our Participants Select a School? 5. The Admissions Process for Doctoral Programs 6. Faculty and Staff Support During the Doctorate 7. Program Cultures and What's Right for You 8. Course Memories 9. Faculty and Staff Support During the Dissertation 10. How Did the Doctorate Change You Personally and Professionally? 11. What Our Participants Want You to Know and What They Want to Tell Universities 12. So, What Did We Learn and What Should You Do?
