Doctoral Student Rating of Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions

2023-2024 Doctoral Student Survey

Completer Responses:
As a result of the doctoral program, I have…

89%
In-depth knowledge in my areas of specialization

“I enjoyed the encouragement, feedback, and help in reflection and improvement of my practices.”

100%
Understanding of key issues and problems in my field of study

“Faculty in my program were extremely supportive and greatly invested in my academic success and personal well-being.”

78%
Professional ethics and dispositions to succeed in my future career

“My advisor was so supportive about any decisions I made in both academic and private life. She always respected what I plan and want, but also provided much helpful feedback on these decisions and my dissertation immediately.”

Source: Survey for Doctoral Students, 2023-24

Administered in the Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 semesters as web-based surveys to all doctoral students who were graduating in the semester of the survey’s administration. Respondent’s opinions were calculated using a five point scale ranging from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree.