Research Proposal-Post-Secondary Education in USA

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As emphasized by the Lumina Foundation, a privately owned Indianapolis Foundation, students access to post-secondary education is vital in their lives, and more so, in growth and development for the nation. Post-secondary means education that goes beyond normal class teaching and incorporates standard training for acquisition of skills. However, in its simplest for, it also entail education acquired past primary level that makes a learner ready for future employment (Demeulemeester and Diebolt, 2011). Post-secondary education has traditionally been emphasized in the United States as the pathway to individual and economic success. Education is essential in the process of achieving success, as such; the lack of proper education may result in a person failing to be successful. According to Demeulemeester and Diebolt (2011) having a good education lays a foundation for an individual's success in life. Nonetheless, some quarters have refuted claims that education precedes success in one's life hence questioning whether individuals with a poor education background cannot end up successful. The right set of skills has been fronted as factors that can lead to success even without the attainment of post-secondary education. This research proposal will use a descriptive design to explain the topical phenomenon. To answer the research question, this research proposal will use both primary and secondary data. To be effective in its conclusion this research proposal will use data from a range of accredited sources such as peer-reviewed journals, internet searches, books, magazines, complemented by other academic sources. The identification of the target population will be significant to the process of data collection with random sampling being used to identify the specific sample from the target population.

1.0 Introduction

            Post-secondary education has traditionally been emphasized in the United States as the pathway to individual and economic success. Post-secondary education refers to any level of education that is pursued and attained after the completion of high school studies. Education is essential in the process of achieving success, as such; the lack of proper education may result in a person failing to be successful. The government of the United States has invested heavily in the education sector because an educated population thinks about themselves and communicates intelligently. Nonetheless, some quarters have refuted claims that education precedes success in one’s life hence questioning whether individuals with a poor education background cannot end up successful. Abott and Wallace (2014) explain that individuals with the right skills and expertise even without an excellent educational experience might be successful. The desire to achieve individual and economic success remains as the most significant motivator behind the emphasis on the attainment of post-secondary education.

2.0 Literature Review

            Post-secondary education is deemed as an essential pathway to success in the life of an individual. This belief is supported by Demeulemeester and Diebolt (2011) who argue that having a...