Secondary to post-secondary education: Understanding first-generation students' perceptions of transition

Author

Kimberly P. Brumfield, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-2017

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Dr. Karen Watt

Second Advisor

Dr. Marie Simmonson

Third Advisor

Dr. Hilda Silva

Abstract

Despite the vast research on first-generation college students, there is little about their perception of transition from high school to college. This study sought to understand first-generation college student's perception of their transition from secondary to post-secondary education. A qualitative phenomenological study was used in order to discover how the students perceived their transition and what transition programs helped students feel better prepared during the process.

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Copyright 2017 Kimberly P. Brumfield. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Brumfield, Kimberly P., "Secondary to post-secondary education: Understanding first-generation students' perceptions of transition" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 127.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/127