Comparing perceptions of effectiveness of on-campus and hybrid PhD programs
Amy Dorie, San Francisco State University, United States ; Sara Jablon-Roberts, Johnson & Wales University, United States ; Arienne McCracken, Iowa State University, United States ; Amrut Sadachar, Auburn University, United States ; Amy Shane-Nichols, Ann Marie Fiore, Iowa State University, United States ; Sandra Curwood, Virginia Department of Education, United States
International Journal on E-Learning, ISSN 1537-2456 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
The growing number of online and hybrid graduate programs and their particular relevance to older female students suggests the salience of hybrid education for female-dominated degrees such as apparel merchandising and design (AMD). The current study details a formative assessment of the hybrid option of an AMD doctoral program, investigating the strengths and weaknesses of the program, student satisfaction, and the preparedness of hybrid doctoral graduates for careers in academia. Qualitative data was collected from fourteen faculty and students of the program. Findings indicated faculty expertise, peer/faculty/staff interactions, and opportunities for research as strengths of the hybrid option. Weaknesses included lack of course offerings in hybrid formats and inadequate guidance for completing degree processes. Hybrid students were satisfied with the program and felt similar levels of preparedness for careers in academia as students in the on-campus option. Recommendations were provided for administrators and faculty of AMD-related hybrid doctoral programs.
Citation
Dorie, A., Jablon-Roberts, S., McCracken, A., Sadachar, A., Shane-Nichols, A., Fiore, A.M. & Curwood, S. (2021). Comparing perceptions of effectiveness of on-campus and hybrid PhD programs. In G. Marks (Ed.), Proceedings of International Journal on E-Learning 2021 (pp. 113-136). Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved October 4, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/207288/.
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