Preparing for the STEM Pathways? Dual Enrollment and College Major Choice in STEM
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9013887 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xiaodan Hu (0000-0003-0310-0907, Northern Illinois University), Hsun‐Yu Chan (0000-0001-5236-1009, National Taiwan Normal University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 95 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 607-638 |
| Publication date | 2023-09-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-1546 • E-ISSN: 1538-4640 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00221546.2023.2241331 |
| OpenAlex | W4387091719 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 66 |
Guided by the STEM pathway model, our study hypothesizes that dual enrollment can serve as an effective strategy to improve and equalize college students’ access to STEM programs. We analyzed a nationally representative dataset to disaggregate the influence of dual enrollment course-taking (i.e. participation, dual credits in Math/Science, number of dual credits) on students’ STEM major selection, with a focus on traditionally underrepresented students in STEM. We found that taking dual enrollment courses in general is positively associated with the probability of majoring in STEM, especially at the baccalaureate level. However, taking dual enrollment courses in Math/Science is not associated with the probability of majoring in STEM when compared with students with no dual enrollment courses in Math/Science. The relationship between dual enrollment course-taking and STEM outcomes varies across different student background groups: It is consistently positive for students of higher household income to major in STEM but not statistically significant for low-income students. We discussed practical implications and future research with a focus on the role dual enrollment plays in advancing postsecondary STEM access
Dual (grammatical number · Dual enrollment · Ethnic group · Mathematics education · Medical education · Political science · Career Development and Diversity · Higher Education Research Studies · Medicine · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |