ERIC Number: EJ1038821
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1534-8431
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Latina/o Student Perceptions of Post-Baccalaureate Education: Identifying Challenges to Increased Participation
Berg, Gary A.; Tollefson, Kaia
Journal of Latinos and Education, v13 n4 p296-308 2014
The percentage of Latinas/os decreases at each stage in the educational pipeline and is especially proportionally low at the post-baccalaureate level. This study investigates the complexities of the quest to increase post-baccalaureate participation for Latina/o students. We present data on post-baccalaureate education by utilizing 2 comprehensive survey instruments distributed at 3 California State University campuses (Hispanic-Serving Institutions), 1 for current Latina/o students and alumni and the other for faculty and administrators. Findings indicate that students evaluate the value of post-baccalaureate studies based on sometimes problematic undergraduate experiences, cost, and perceived opportunity.
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Graduate Study, Student Participation, Surveys, State Universities, Institutional Characteristics, Undergraduate Study, Costs, Educational Experience, Student Attitudes, Educational Attitudes, Low Income, Parent Background, Educational Attainment, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
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Identifiers - Location: California
Grant or Contract Numbers: P031M105072