Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Nicole Arkadie
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study explored factors that interfered with the matriculation and graduation rates into and from college among African American males in the U.S. Low rates have been associated with systemic racism and exclusion. The study hypothesized, that 60% of the participants ended the matriculation process or did not graduate from college due to racism and or/exclusion. Criteria to participate in the qualitative study, at least 18 years of age, born a biological male, of African American descent or origin, desired to attend college but did not enroll, attended college but did not graduate with a college degree. Samples were collected within Southern California via snowball sampling. The study resulted in three trends that interfered with the graduation rates of these participants (1) Lack of guidance (2) Lack finances and (3) Life events. The study concluded that systemic racism and exclusion were not the major factors that interfered with the enrollment and/or graduation process amongst the participants from this study.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Tracie, "FACTORS AFFECTING THE ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATION RATES AMONGST AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES IN THE UNITED STATES" (2024). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1922.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1922