Admissions Strategies for Graduate Teaching Credential Programs: A Holistic Approach Using Non-Cognitive Variables

Cognitive variables have been the primary indicator of academic and professional success used to process degree applications in many admissions departments. Cognitive variables are numerically based markers such as grade point average and test scores. Although cognitive variables are essential in de...

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Main Author Agatep, Jennifer
Format Dissertation
LanguageEnglish
Published ProQuest LLC 2018
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
Subjects
Academic Achievement
College Admission
Educational administration
Educational Environment
Educational evaluation
Educational leadership
Educational Needs
Experience
Grade Point Average
Graduate Study
Holistic Approach
Interpersonal Competence
Motivation
Nontraditional Students
Private Colleges
Research Methodology
Student Characteristics
Student Diversity
Teacher Education Programs
Teaching Methods
California
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Summary:Cognitive variables have been the primary indicator of academic and professional success used to process degree applications in many admissions departments. Cognitive variables are numerically based markers such as grade point average and test scores. Although cognitive variables are essential in determining qualified candidates in graduate programs, noncognitive variables provide significant additional information about a candidate, such as motivation, strength of character, interpersonal skills, and field experience. This qualitative research study examines (a) the use of noncognitive variables in holistic admissions processes to predict academic and professional success of selected candidates in graduate teaching credential programs offered in private educational institutions in the state of California, and (b) the extent to which admissions administrators and decision-makers utilize holistic non-cognitive criteria to assess their applicants. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
ISBN:0438282523
9780438282520