November 20, 2008

Social Science PhDs-Five+ Years Out: Geography PhDs

Geography respondents from the Social Science PhD’s – Five+ Years Out survey reflected upon their doctoral education and indicated areas that could use improvement, including: career preparation for academic and non-academic careers, help with publishing from the dissertation adviser, training in writing and publishing received during PhD studies, and training for teaching.

Babbit, V.,  Rudd, E., Morrison, E., Picciano, J., & Nerad, M. (2008). Careers of Geography PhDs: Findings from Social Science PhDs—Five+ Years Out. CIRGE Report 2008-02. CIRGE: Seattle, WA. www.cirge.washington.edu

 Download: Careers of Geography PhDs