Ph.D. candidates should provide authentic personal statements to each of the five following questions/prompts reflecting on their own personal interests. In the event that any outside resources are used, resources should be cited in APA format. Submissions should be a maximum of 500 words or 125 words per question/prompt. It is best to respond to each prompt/question individually for clarity of the reviewer. Documents should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
- Provide a brief introduction focusing on your education, career, and decision to apply to University of the Cumberlands.
- In relation to your doctoral program application, what area of recent research in the field would you want to study, and why?
- How does your current vocation relate to your application to the doctoral program?
- How will your experiences and personal skills help you to be successful in your program?
- What long-term goals do you have for applying your learning from your doctoral program?