Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
2019
Thesis Director
Jon K. Coleman
Abstract
Using a qualitative methodology, the researcher studied the factors students consider in the decision making process for graduate education. Through conducting two focus groups that contained a total of thirteen participants, the researcher identified the factors that were the most significant to their decision making during the decision making process for pursuing graduate education, applying to institutions, and the selection and enrollment at their institution. The researcher also identified reasons affecting the students' decision of when to pursue graduate education and how their undergraduate experience impacted the decision making process.
Recommended Citation
Sturm, Kiley, "Factors Students Consider in the Decision Making Process for Graduate Education" (2019). Masters Theses. 4315.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4315
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