Identifier

etd-04022015-100145

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Education

Document Type

Dissertation

Abstract

The higher education institutions of for-profit colleges and universities (FPCU) have been sources of much controversy the last few decades. Research on their inception, quality of education, government funding and their threat to the traditional educational models of higher education provides a wealth of knowledge regarding FPCU’s demographics and explains what they are, who they serve, how the function, and how they make money. This relevant and rich data explains the phenomena of FPCU’s and how they are integral tools within higher education. However, research is limited on why the population that they serve chooses to attend them. Current data indicated that minority women are the targeted population for these institutions. This research explored and explains why this population is recruited and why the population chooses to attend FPCU’s. Focus groups with and one-on-one interviews of current FPCU students and recent graduates were conducted to obtain their lived experiences and their perceived value of their degree. This research fills the gap in literature concerning FPCU’s and garners a more holistic knowledge and view of the institutions and their students and graduates.

Date

2015

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Secure the entire work for patent and/or proprietary purposes for a period of one year. Student has submitted appropriate documentation which states: During this period the copyright owner also agrees not to exercise her/his ownership rights, including public use in works, without prior authorization from LSU. At the end of the one year period, either we or LSU may request an automatic extension for one additional year. At the end of the one year secure period (or its extension, if such is requested), the work will be released for access worldwide.

Committee Chair

Fasching-Varner, Kenny

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.1216

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