Degrees Offered

• Doctor of Philosophy

Specializations

N/A

Program Description

This doctoral program provides students and faculty with opportunities for creative academic programming and research that cross the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Instead of being supported by an individual department, school or college, each student’s program is administered by an interdisciplinary faculty committee. The faculty committee shall be approved by the Graduate School. The interdisciplinary program itself shall be approved by, and under the oversight of, the University Board of Graduate Studies.

Each INPR program must combine the academic and intellectual assets, in terms of course work and faculty expertise, of two or more academic departments at Marquette. Faculty may serve on an INPR committee whether or not their departments offer doctoral degrees. The University Board of Graduate Studies serves to a great extent as a quasi department. Every program is unique in terms of course work, methodology and research.

Visit the Department Web Page for more detailed program information.

Application Requirements

• A completed application form and fee online.
• Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Proof of an earned Master's degree
• The results of a standardized test (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, etc., as appropriate) if required due to a graduate GPA of less than 3.500
• For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency (waived if the student’s undergraduate or prior graduate academic work was done at an English-speaking college or university).

Application Deadline

Rolling admission; however, please be aware of the following deadlines by which all applicant materials must be received by the Graduate School: Fall (August) Term: August 1 (June 1 for international students), Spring (January) Term: December 15 (October 15 for international students), Summer (May) Term: April 15 (generally international students are not able to start in the summer term).

Financial Aid

Private scholarships may be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses.