Date of Award
2020
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
School of Education
Abstract
The purpose of this dissertation was to explore and examine the experiences of African American students to and through collegiate honors programs. I aimed to provide another frame for understanding intellectuals by exploring the educational journeys of eight (8) African American, high-achieving alumni(nae). Through qualitative inquiry, this study gives an in-depth understanding to the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that helped students navigate challenging academic settings and evaluate the importance of honors education for students within the Black community. Guided by critical race theory (CRT), findings from this study will provide the research community with entry points to social justice practice in contemporary honors education.
Recommended Citation
Burton, Sammie Marie, "Exploring the Educational Journeys of African American Honors Alumni(nae)" (2020). Dissertations. 3776.
https://ecommons.luc.edu/luc_diss/3776
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Copyright Statement
Copyright © 2020 Sammie Marie Burton
