Degree Date
8-2024
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Psy.D. Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Academic Discipline
Clinical Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Ericka Mingo
Second Advisor
Dr. Leah Horvath
Third Advisor
Dr. Emese Vitalis
Abstract
This study investigated the barriers encountered by African American students in earning doctorate degrees in clinical or counseling psychology at Predominately White Institutions (PWIs) compared to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This study aims to elucidate the challenges encountered by African American graduate students in their pursuit of doctoral degrees in clinical or counseling psychology. The study focused on analyzing the obstacles and positive impacts experienced by African American graduate students as they strive to obtain doctorates in clinical or counseling psychology. Multiple challenges and contributions have been identified in this a phenomenological qualitative study. The qualitative results indicate that the experiences of African American graduate students were influenced by several significant factors, including their self-efficacy, academic readiness, social support, the racial identity development and the effectiveness of their educational environment.
Recommended Citation
Thomas, Chelle', "Understanding the Barriers and Contributions to Success Among African American Graduate Students Pursuing Doctorate Degrees in Clinical or Counseling Psychology: A Comparative Analysis of Predominantly White Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the U.S." (2024). Dissertations. 845.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/845
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