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Eric's work combines: Education, Technology, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Psychology, General
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Graduate Degree
Political Science and Government, General
University of Minnesota
Doctorate
Political Science and Government, General
University of Minnesota
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Education Administrators, Postsecondary:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology, General
Graduate Degree: Political Science and Government, General
Doctorate: Political Science and Government, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I pursued a doctorate in political science because I wanted to be a professor.
2.
I had gained experience with teaching and research in higher education.
3.
I went down a research path, in education generally and then higher education specifically.
4.
My work in research led me into university administration and quality improvement processes.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
What are you going to do with a doctorate in political science?
How I responded:
There are many roles in higher education that may draw on your doctorate and allow you to do meaningful long-term work. Teaching and research are not exclusive to the faculty role and faculty themselves often shift to other positions during their lifetime. Colleagues who have graduated with a doctorate in political science have worked in a variety of fields outside of academia as well.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I did not have a strong financial base to attend college and graduate school. I used a combination of different sources including scholarships, loans, work, and tuition discounts. It helps to ask for help and shop around institutions.