Doctoral programs in geography in the United States

Susan M. Roberts

doi:10.1007/s10708-014-9581-7

Doctoral programs in geography in the United States

Susan M. Roberts

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Abstract

This short intervention provides a snap shot of key concerns, developments, and challenges in the doctoral programs currently provided by Geography Departments in universities in the United States. It profiles overarching trends in recruitment and graduations, charts the standard routes students navigate through, documents the ever more systematic effort to provide greater professionalization for students and reflects upon the ramifications of the economic recession for doctoral students.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	247-250
Number of pages	4
Journal	GeoJournal
Volume	80
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-014-9581-7
State	Published - Apr 8 2015

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Keywords

Geography
PhD
Professionalization
United States

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geography, Planning and Development

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