Advising, Mentoring, and the Residency Requirement

Abstract

This chapter begins the discussion of the important features of a doctoral program that typically do not fall within the structure of coursework. Advising and mentoring are critical features of any doctoral program. There should be ongoing discussions of career choices, interests, and the development of the doctoral student as a professional within the specialized field. Special attention is paid to the historical development of the residency requirement, which is typical of most current doctoral programs in education. The original intent of the residency is compared to some current forms of the residency requirement.