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Jan 31, 2018 by Dr. Joseph Chan
As graduation day approaches, most doctoral candidates are contemplating their future career paths. While traditional academic positions may be enticing to many of these individuals, this is not the only route for doctoral holders.
Here are some effective tips for pursuing a career outside of academia with a doctorate.
Transferable Skills
Doctoral students gain a lot...
Continue ReadingJan 26, 2018 by Jeffery Davis
Many people dream of earning a doctoral degree, but the number of those who accomplish this is small. The path to graduation is challenging – just 4% of adults in the U.S. hold a doctoral degree.
To succeed at this level, you don’t just have to be smart, driven, and determined, you need to...
Continue ReadingJan 23, 2018 by Joseph Chan
Most people who are considering a doctoral program have a long list of questions they want answered, such as the quality of faculty and the relevancy and difficulty level of the curriculum. Questions like these have clear answers that are readily available on a school’s website or through conversations with a program’s director.
On the...
Continue ReadingJan 22, 2018 by Daniel Sloan
A recent Trident doctoral graduate, seasoned professional educator Dr. Cris Ritenour presented her dissertation research and findings during the Culture of Research and Education (CORE) webinar, “Student Health: Before and After the \'Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.”
Passionate about personal health, fitness, and teaching, these three interests conveniently transected into Dr. Ritenour’s dissertation. After...
Continue ReadingJan 16, 2018 by Joseph Chan
In Trident’s Ph.D. in Educational Leadershipprogram, preparing for the qualifying exam requires a great deal of planning. Passing the exam is a prerequisite for advancing into the dissertation phase. The exam itself is comprised of different concepts including research methodology and theoretical frameworks, the population in the study and variables, as well as...
Continue ReadingJan 12, 2018 by Manny Sepulveda
The transition from military to civilian life can seem like stepping into a different world. If you’ve been a service member for decades, leaving the Armed Forces may raise a lot of questions – especially when it comes to your career.
I know exactly how you’re feeling – I felt the same way when I...
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