Table 2.
Doctoral Program Preparation (Percentage).
| Discipline and Program Focus | Extremely Prepared | Very Prepared | Moderately Prepared | Slightly Prepared | Not Prepared |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complex theory application | 28.3 | 39.8 | 23.0 | 7.1 | 1.8 |
| Engage colleagues from other disciplines | 31.0 | 41.6 | 16.8 | 8.0 | 2.7 |
| Integrate concepts/methods from disciplines | 24.8 | 44.3 | 21.2 | 8.0 | 1.8 |
| Translate research findings into practice/community | 21.2 | 38.1 | 28.3 | 8.9 | 3.5 |
| Design, seek funding for, and implement interdisciplinary research | 20.4 | 31.9 | 27.4 | 10.6 | 9.7 |
| Explain your work clearly | 23.9 | 52.2 | 16.8 | 4.4 | 2.7 |
| Reading work from, attending conferences, or publishing beyond your discipline | 33.6 | 42.5 | 16.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Navigate tensions on research teams | 8.0 | 26.6 | 34.5 | 19.5 | 11.5 |