Journal of Education and Human Development

A Phenomenological Study of Factors that Influence the Attainment of a Bachelor's Degree By Minorty Transfer Students Using Schlossberg's Transition Theory
Jan Hill1, Felix Okojie

Abstract
An efficient pathway that influences baccalaureate attainment can yield postsecondary success for racially ethnic minority students who begin their academic journey at a two-year institution. This paper examined the perceptions and experiences of racially ethnic minority graduating college seniors who successfully transitioned from a two-year community college to a four-year institution. Research examined specific practices and programs that best align with the needs of minority transfer students and how these services coupled with personal persistence factors enhance the probability of bachelor’s degree attainment among this population of students. Study findings showed that factors including financial consideration, need for academic development and maturation, personal attributes and experiences influenced racially ethnic transfer students’ degree attainment. These findings have implication for structuring programs, policies, and practices that enhance persistence and bachelor’s degree attainment among racially ethnic minority transfer students.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jehd.v11n3a1