My Purpose For Seeking A Doctorate Degree

It’s hard for me to come up with specific examples for why I choose to get a doctoral degree. In all honesty, it’s hard for me to come up with a reason that I went to college at all. I am the only member of my mom’s family to graduate high school. College was never talked about. When I graduated highschool, I went into the military. I knew I wanted something more than to take over my mother used car business, but I had no idea on what I wanted to do. I was medically discharged from the Navy, and then had to figure out what I wanted to do. I went to film school and didn’t like it. I then tried a semester in business, but it didn’t seem to fit my personality. I remembered a time when I tutored inner city kids in Chicago. I felt like that I was making a difference, so I decided to go to school for education. I walked into my first practicum, and haven’t looked back since. But, the question was “why am i pursuing this advanced degree?” Well it didn’t hit me until I was going for my masters degree. I was doing the work and it all seemed wrong. It seemed like what I was learning was going to hurt education, not help it. I decided then, that I would go further and try to change the trend. That technology is supposed to be a tool, not the end all. That if we make kids relient on technology it was going to kill their problem solving skills, their coping skills, and their personal relation skills. I also want to educate teacher on how to use technology to enrich

Teaching is not merely about methods used and material presented in the classroom, but about shaping students’ lives to help them construct a firm foundation for a successful future. I desire to teach my students basic life skills as well as challenge them to set and reach their highest goals.

I knew right then and there that I wanted to change young people’s lives. I was able to recall all the learning techniques and strategies that influence me as a learner, something that I can one day carry over into my classroom. With my educational experiences and continue growth I do believe that I can become a competent teacher within the New York City public

The school of education offers a doctorate of philosophy (PhD) and a professional doctorate (EdD). The EdD focuses on applying action research methodologies to specific situations to generate localized solutions that must then be supported through a review of the literature. The product of the PhD process and EdD process differ, although scholarly effort is the same. The PhD process is a five-chapter dissertation, which explains the background and significance of the research, contextualize the research within the existing literature on the topic, describes the research methodologies, and presents the results, conclusions, and the recommendations of the research. The five-chapter dissertation combines the outcome with a description of the process by which that answer was developed.

No matter what my background and the struggles I have in life, I can use all experience as motivation and relevant opportunities to assist in teaching others. In the midst of preaching and teaching, I learned that I must always seek to make learning relevant by using real-life scenarios and illustrations. Not only that, but I must go the extra mile to ensure that I create lessons and sermons connecting with learning modalities. Moreover, I should strive to always include reluctant learnings in every learning opportunity and not single-out students because of their

My interest in education was sparked after reading an article "America's broken bootstraps" by George F. Will. The article and my classes led me to learn more about justice and inequality in the United States and discovering the role education plays in perpetuating the system.

I am an educator for over 10 years and want to return to academic study and undertake graduate studies in Educational Leadership at the University of Maryland, as part of the Prince Georges County Public School-University of Maryland STEM Leadership Program. The purpose of this program is to excel professionally and grow as an effective diversified educational leader.

Being an Educational Leader is where I have chosen to land. Educational leadership will often bring me back to the classroom, helping teachers, coaching students and planning curriculum. A master’s degree in Educational Leadership will deliver a fresh perspective

I am seeking admission to Concordia University-Chicago’s Educational Leadership Doctoral program. Currently I am an Instructional Leader with the Rockford Public School District. I would like to pursue a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership to further my knowledge of the required leadership traits, essential skills and educational systems, practices and laws so that I may ultimately become a contributing member of a school district’s administrative cabinet.

Educational leaders play significant roles in the modern society. Their effectiveness depends on their strengths. Primarily, it is vital having a comprehensive understanding of who is an educational

Many people think that teachers are supposed to pass knowledge on to the next generation. This is great, but I intend to go further. I want to instill wisdom rather than just knowledge. Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge. A student that understands formulas and tables can make it in this world, but I am hoping to

Ever sense I was a young girl I’ve been really into physical activities. At the age of five I started skating and instantly fell in-love. At the age of six my dad enrolled me into hockey, and from that point on my life has never been the same. I’ve had numerous opportunities in sports such as: winning gold and silver for U18 Team Canada hockey, and getting a scholarship to Wisconsin University to play on the women’s hockey team. Although these moments are surreal, it is not only the moments that I remember but the mentors and teachers that I have been fortunate to meet along the way. These coaches have not only taught me the game but have also taught me life values such as: teamwork, leadership, discipline, time management and much more. Without hockey, and sports in general I don’t know where I would be today, but I do know one thing and that is without sports I wouldn’t have met all the amazing people that helped guided me towards wanting to become a physical education teacher. Sports have always been a huge part of my life, and I am blessed to have sports guide me through life. Thus, I want to become a teacher to help kids have the same opportunities that I had growing up.

One of my life time goals has been to earn a doctoral degree and have been working towards that goal since graduating high school. My life experiences and personality has lead up to this moment and am more than ready to face the challenges continuing my education brings. I have been known for my voracious appetite for reading and learning new topics. Also, I am a very strong-willed, sometimes even obstinate, which has helped me overcome challenges in my academic career. Moreover, I am a humanist in the philosophical sense that I want my legacy of doing some good in the world. These three characteristics are necessary for going through the rigors of a doctoral program, and I have learned through various life experiences that the best doctoral program for me is in the field of Public Administration concentrating on Law and Public

My purpose for seeking to pursue a doctorate degree is to enhance my knowledge of theories, research methods and assessment as it relates to psychology. More specifically, I would like to fine tune my skill set of executing varying concepts and techniques derived from theoretical discourses applicable to my work as a Psychologist and in so doing, obtain credibility within the field and among colleagues. I also believe, like Abraham Maslow in his theory of Human motivation, in becoming a lifelong learner and achieving intellectual self-actualization. I felt like my esteem needs were met through completion of a Master’s degree and am now compelled to aspire towards higher study; thus doctoral pursuit. Through my journey in completing a Master’s degree in Counseling psychology, I acquired internship experience and continue to obtain a wealth of firsthand experience within the human services field from years of working with students with behavioral, emotional, and social problems.

My plan is to pursue a Master’s Degree in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Security part time at Portland State University starting in January of 2016. My motivation for seeking a masters degree is two-fold: first, after years of self study and independent research and learning, the depth and rigor provided by a graduate level academic program will significantly solidify the skills and knowledge I have gained. Second, the in-depth knowledge that comes from a graduate level program will prove invaluable in furthering my career. Both my current position, Mobile Security Engineer at Nike, and any future security related positions stand to benefit from a graduate program. My current full time employment in a security related position is what shapes my decision to enroll in this program part time. The combination of my academic preparation, personal interests and research, and my current and past employment give me the knowledge and experience to excel in the program.