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Profile of the nontraditional doctoral degree student
Abstract
The author describes the characteristics of the nontraditional doctoral student in contrast to the traditional student of the past. He also provides observations on the broad changes within doctoral institutions and programs that have led to an increase in nontraditional doctoral students.
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“The doctorate education system was traditionally designed to train academics and was an exclusive club for the intellectually elite (Greene, 2013; Hawley, 2010; Offerman, 2011).”
From PhD Pathways in Canada: Sociodemographic and Disciplinary Influences That Impact Pathway, Duration, and Outcomes (2026) · cites this paper as Offerman, 2011
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“Conversely, student demographics and negative socialization experiences whereby students experience feelings of 'differentness' from their peers (e.g., older adults, students with children, women, students of colour, part-time students) can affect overall satisfaction and integration into degree programs (Gardner, 2008; Greene, 2013; Offerman, 2011).”
From PhD Pathways in Canada: Sociodemographic and Disciplinary Influences That Impact Pathway, Duration, and Outcomes (2026) · cites this paper as Offerman, 2011
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- 10.3102/00346543055004485 · DOI · Paper page
- Bourner T., 2001, “Professional Doctorates in Higher Education.”, Studies in Higher Education, 26, 65
- Falkenheim J. C., 2008, “2007 Records Fifth Consecutive Annual Increase in U.S. Doctoral Awards.”
- Gardner S. K., 2009, “Understanding Doctoral Education.”, ASHE Higher Education Report, 34, 29
- Golde C. M., 2006, Envisioning the Future of Doctoral Education: Preparing Stewards of the Discipline—Carnegie Essays on the Doctorate
- LaPidus J. B., 1997, Doctoral Education: Preparing for the Future
- 10.1353/rhe.2004.0003 · DOI
- National Opinion Research Center, 2006, Doctorate Recipients from United States Universities Summary Report 2005
- National Opinion Research Center, 2009, Doctorate Recipients from U.S. Universities Summary Report 2007–2008
- 10.1177/0042085901361007 · DOI
- Steinheider B. Costanza D. P. Kisamore J. L. andReiter‐Palmon R.“Leaving the Psychology Tower: Nontraditional Programs in I/O Psychology.” Paper presented at the Teaching Learning and Education Forum 21st Annual Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference Dallas Tex. July 2006. · DOI
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Nelson, J., Walters, D., Jones, A., & Jacobs, S. (2026) · International Journal of Higher Education · doi:10.5430/ijhe.v15n1p34
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- Authors
- Offerman, M.
- Affiliations
- Capella University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Offerman, Michael
- Venue
- New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2011-03
- Volume
- 2011
- Issue
- 129
- Pages
- 21-30
- ISSN
- 1052-2891 (ISSN-L)
- 1536-0717
- OpenAlex
- W2061386094
- Cited by
- 89
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 14 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 2
- FWCI
- 4.76
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
- Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education Research Studies
- Social Sciences › Education › Adult and Continuing Education Topics
- Keywords
- doctoral education, doctoral programs, student characteristics, adult learners
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