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Pages: 5597-5603
Publication year: 2009
ISBN: 978-84-613-2953-3
ISSN: 2340-1095

Conference name: 2nd International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation
Dates: 16-18 November, 2009
Location: Madrid, Spain

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THE TRADITIONAL DOCTORATE MIGRATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE: HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

M. Fallon

Dominican University (UNITED STATES)
Technology has enhanced and changed the field of higher education. The focus would be graduate studies and how technology has enabled these programs to be assessable to a multiaudience. The focus would be traditional graduate programs migrating to online/hybrid programs.

Background of professional PhD programs: this would include a brief history of professional degree programs and the components of these programs.

Background of traditional PhD programs: again, a brief history, but focusing on the question if they still necessary today in every field? Is it realistic to spend approximately six years studying a subject, such as technology, library science, education, that constantly changes?

Shifting demographics of students seeking an advanced degree: the majority higher education degrees are being sought by people who have practiced in the field and are in their 30s.

% of students completing a traditional PhD vs. a professional PhD

• Reasons why universities are migrating to professional PhD programs
• Examples of universities that have switched to professional PhD programs – successes and failures
• Reasons why universities are migrating to online PhD programs
• Examples of universities that have migrated online – successes and failures
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