Relationship between Doctoral Students' Study Mode and Rates of Completion of Studies in Education in Public Universities in Kenya

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Samuel K. Rong'uno

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to investigate institutional factors that that influence completion rates of doctoral studies in Education in selected public universities in Kenya. Informed by the study, this paper differences in the type of study programmes in terms of full-time or part-time affects the rates of completion of doctoral studies in education in selected public universities in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was used in the study. The participants comprised 115(62.09%) of a total of184 lecturers/heads of departments in the three universities studied, namely Moi University, Kenyatta University and the University of Nairobi. The number of doctoral students who participated was 388(67.29%) of 579 doctoral students registered between the years 2009 to 2013 in the three universities.  A questionnaire, document analysis guide and interview guide were used to collect data for the study. Quantitative data was coded and analysed using SPSS. Data from field notes was transcribed and organized to themes. Some data was coded and tallied based on their similarities and presented using descriptive statistics such as tables, percentages frequencies and graphs. The research established that different modes of study programmes do not influence completion rates of doctoral studies in education. Based on this conclusion, the departments of postgraduate studies in Education in the studied universities should put in place an active tracking system with a view of closely monitoring and evaluating student progress, for example, creating timelines for completion by putting in place mandatory supervisor-supervisee meeting schedule and regular reporting of student progress. The findings of the study will provide useful information to policy makers towards making informed decisions.

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How to Cite
Rong’uno, S. K. (2017). Relationship between Doctoral Students’ Study Mode and Rates of Completion of Studies in Education in Public Universities in Kenya. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 5(9). Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/theijhss/article/view/125615