doctoral orientation

How would you define education?

I would define an education as a framework for learning the fundamentals of multiple subjects until an understanding of the matter is retained or mastered. The education system consists of acquiring skills such as research and analytical thinking that align with one’s personal perspective and assist in reinforcing one’s decision-making process. Being educated is not solely restricted to academics; it can be found and learned in social settings and ethical environments as well. Obtaining an education is essential to personal and professional growth because it aids individuals in the quest for knowledge and facilitates opportunities for career advancements.

How does education make a better, or worse, society?

Education’s role in society is to foster intellectual development and create foundations that will preserve the social and economic structures of civilization. It’s intended to be comprehended and passed on to the following generations that will continue innovation and uphold the ideals of fundamental inquiry. Education’s objective in society is also to promote professional growth, which will broaden opportunities and decrease disparities among the public. Based on its caliber and/or accessibility, education can hinder or improve the structures of society. When it’s impartial to who has access to it, education can promote logic and analytical skills that lead to production and economic growth. When it’s exclusive and/or biased, it limits opportunities and sustains inequality, further widening the disparity gap.

What is the state of the US educational system today, and how is this education and this degree going to make our educational system better?

The State of the educational system in today’s society is lopsided and often caters to developed areas within the country. Underfunded regions, particularly communities with people of color, typically have schools that have fewer resources, with larger class sizes, which can contribute to lower student performance and limit educational growth. According to Bridges et. al. (2012), “Despite the importance of postsecondary education to the economic and social vitality of the U.S. and the individuals who pursue this academic goal, the educational pipeline to and through college is broken for communities of color, the fastest-growing segment of the population” (para. 1).

What 1-2 strategies would you recommend to make education better?

Two recommendations to facilitate the betterment of education in modern society are inclusion and mental health support programs. Requiring mental health programs as early as grade school, to aid children who suffer from PTSD due to life’s inequalities, could help teachers prepare more centered lesson plans that support educational growth. Many students don’t have the opportunity to realize their full academic potential due to socioeconomic status, so mandating inclusive courses that are offered to students in better-funded areas could further expand an underdeveloped mind and increase opportunities to eliminate future disparities. Utilizing resources and providing appropriate direction will allow greater course correction within the educational system. Having a doctoral degree in health care administration will allow me to promote a healthier atmosphere among children in grades K-12 by introducing real-world expertise from the healthcare field into developmentally appropriate environments. According to Price (2017), “What we need more than anything is leadership” (Chapter 9, para.10)

References:

Bridges, B. K., Awokoya, J. T., Messano, F., & UNCF, F. D. P. R. I. (FDPRI). (2012). Done to Us, Not with Us: African American Parent Perceptions of K-12 Education. Retrieved 2026,.

Price, B. D. (2017). Saving K-12: what happened to our public schools? how do we fix them? Anaphora Literary Press. 2026,