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Taking the path less traveled: the nontraditional doctorate
Annemarie Colbin1, Sam Pirozzi, Joanna Hayden
1Natural Gourmet Cookery School/Institute for Food and Health, New York, NY, USA.
Health Promotion Practice
|February 18, 2004
Summary
Explore alternative doctoral degree paths beyond traditional education. This article details hybrid and fully online doctoral programs, highlighting their unique benefits for diverse learners.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Distance Learning
Background:
- Traditional doctoral programs require on-campus attendance.
- Alternative educational models are emerging to meet diverse needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe two alternative routes to pursuing a doctoral degree.
- To present the experiences of professionals who chose non-traditional paths.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptions of two distinct doctoral program models.
- Case studies of professionals detailing their educational journeys.
Main Results:
- One alternative combines traditional and online learning.
- Another alternative is entirely internet-based.
Conclusions:
- Both hybrid and fully online doctoral programs offer distinct advantages.
- Alternative doctoral routes cater to varied individual circumstances and preferences.