Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Dissertation
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Floyd, Deborah L.
Abstract
The advent of the global knowledge economy and changing demographics have pressured the American postsecondary system to develop flexible alternative educational opportunities for adult learners. One of the most widespread institutional responses has been the development of accelerated courses and degree programs. Accelerated degree programs offer educational opportunities in time frames of less duration than the traditional semester or quarter formats. Concerns for maintaining educational quality make it imperative to develop best practices for the effective design of time-intensive curricula. The study found a strong correlation between student experiences rated in terms of Donaldson's and Graham's principles and perceptions of the relevance and applicability of their learning in their "lifeworlds." No significant correlation was found with GP A. Additionally, no significant correlation was found between perceived success in learning and final GP A. The graduates of associate degree programs at a regionally accredited multicampus proprietary institution in Florida comprised the study sample.
Extent
165 p.
Recommended Citation
Kreitner, David J., "Adult Learner Success in Accelerated Associate Degree Programs at a Regionally Accredited Multi-Campus Proprietary Institution" (2007). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2000 - 2009. 1202.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_5/1202
Identifier
FA00000673
Comments
Includes bibliography.|Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2007.|College of Education|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Includes bibliography.