Experiences of nontraditional college students in a music education program

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dc.contributor.authorForguson, Kimberly D.en_US
dc.contributor.committeeChairHadsell, Nancy A.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBaker, Vicki D.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberZanders, Michael L.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberYoungblood, Pamela
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-10T19:19:00Z
dc.date.available2014-12-10T19:19:00Z
dc.date.issued1/1/2014en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of nontraditional college students (25 years of age or older with multiple life roles) majoring in music education. Four participants reported their university program experiences and reasons for pursuing music education in adulthood. Themes related to persistence in college were identified, such as barriers and sources of support. Interviews, demographic questionnaires, and researcher journal notes provided data for analysis. Although catalysts for returning to school vary, findings show that nontraditional college students aspire to become music educators as a result of past experiences with music and/or teaching. Respectively, situational and institutional barriers pose the greatest threats to this population concerning program completion, but a supportive network of family and faculty helps them to endure. Suggestions for enhancing the educational experiences of nontraditional college students include more diversity in class scheduling and course format, as well as prior community college attendance.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11274/3644
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.subjectMusic educationen_US
dc.subjectAdult students
dc.subjectTeacher educationen_US
dc.subjectMusic teacher education
dc.subjectHigher educationen_US
dc.titleExperiences of nontraditional college students in a music education programen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Arts and Sciences
thesis.degree.departmentMusic and Drama
thesis.degree.disciplineMusic Education
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Woman's University
thesis.degree.levelMaster
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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