Date of Award
1-1-2017
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Educational Policy and Leadership
Content Description
1 online resource (iii, xi, 185 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Jason Lane
Committee Members
Kevin Kinser, Rick Miller
Keywords
academic momentum, community college, credit requirements, degree completion, education policy, higher education, Community college students, Community college dropouts, College attendance, Academic achievement, Educational attainment
Subject Categories
Education | Education Policy | Higher Education
Abstract
This study addresses gaps in the theoretical and policy literature by examining the relationship between associate degree program credit requirements and four student outcomes: associate degree attainment, time to degree, final associate degree grade point average, and persistence. Using student unit record data, a longitudinal quantitative study of a cohort of community college students was conducted for the observational period of fall semester 2011 through winter semester 2016, in order to determine if community college students enrolled in academic programs with higher minimum credit requirements have different outcomes than students in programs with lower minimum credit requirements.
Recommended Citation
Knox, Daniel, "The influence of academic momentum and associate degree credit requirements on community college student degree completion" (2017). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1866.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1866