Interdisciplinary, PHD
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. website
Degree Offered
Doctor of Philosophy
Program Description
The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program provides students and faculty with opportunities for creative customized academic programming and research that crosses the boundaries of traditional disciplines.
Each student’s program is reviewed by the Graduate School and is subject to approval by the University Board of Graduate Studies, which acts as the governing department.
Any INPR program must combine course work and expertise from two or more academic departments at Marquette. Faculty may serve on an INPR committee whether or not their department offers a doctoral degree.
Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (INPR) program requirements are specified online, on the Graduate School website.
Students may take a maximum of 12 credit hours prior to the approval of the Degree Proposal and Plan. During that time, students develop the Degree Proposal and Plan as specified online.
Interdisciplinary doctoral students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work beyond the master’s degree, satisfactorily complete a doctoral qualifying examination, complete 12 dissertation credits and successfully defend a dissertation.
Annual progress reports written by the student and endorsed by the dissertation committee chair must be submitted to the University Board of Graduate Studies (UBGS) in April of each year.
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- Independent Study
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- Temporary Withdrawal from Graduate Program
- Time Limitations
- Working with Minors
INPR 8995 Independent Study in Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program (1-3 credits)
Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in Interdisciplinary Studies.; cons. of graduate prog. dir.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2021 Spring Term, 2020 Spring Term, 2019 Spring Term, 2018 Summer Term
INPR 8999 Doctoral Dissertation (1-12 credits)
S/U grade assessment.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program; Ph.D. candidates pursuing an approved interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2023 Summer Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2022 Summer Term
INPR 9970 Graduate Standing Continuation: Less than Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as less than half-time status only, cannot be used in conjunction with other courses, and does not qualify students for financial aid or loan deferment.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Spring Term, 2019 Spring Term, 2013 Spring Term
INPR 9974 Graduate Fellowship: Full-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as full-time status. If a student is already registered in other courses full time, this continuation course is not needed.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2012 Spring Term, 2009 Fall Term, 2009 Summer Term, 2008 Summer Term
INPR 9975 Graduate Assistant Teaching: Full-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as full-time status. If a student is already registered in other courses full time, this continuation course is not needed.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Spring Term, 2009 Fall Term, 2009 Summer Term
INPR 9976 Graduate Assistant Research: Full-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as full-time status. If a student is already registered in other courses full time, this continuation course is not needed.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2014 Spring Term, 2013 Fall Term, 2012 Fall Term, 2012 Spring Term
INPR 9987 Doctoral Qualifying Examination Preparation: Less than Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week toward their doctoral qualifying exam.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2022 Spring Term, 2021 Fall Term, 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term
INPR 9988 Doctoral Qualifying Examination Preparation: Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week toward their doctoral qualifying exam. May be taken in conjunction with credit-bearing or other non-credit courses to result in the status indicated, as deemed appropriate by the department.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2018 Fall Term, 2012 Spring Term, 2009 Fall Term, 2009 Summer Term
INPR 9989 Doctoral Qualifying Examination Preparation: Full-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week toward their doctoral qualifying exam. May be taken in conjunction with credit-bearing or other non-credit courses to result in the status indicated, as deemed appropriate by the department.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2019 Spring Term, 2012 Spring Term, 2009 Fall Term, 2009 Summer Term
INPR 9997 Doctoral Dissertation Continuation: Less than Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their doctoral dissertation. All 12 dissertation credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Doctoral Dissertation Continuation.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2017 Spring Term, 2013 Summer Term
INPR 9998 Doctoral Dissertation Continuation: Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their doctoral dissertation. All 12 dissertation credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Doctoral Dissertation Continuation.; cons of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2022 Fall Term, 2022 Spring Term, 2021 Fall Term, 2021 Spring Term
INPR 9999 Doctoral Dissertation Continuation: Full-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their doctoral dissertation. All 12 dissertation credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Doctoral Dissertation Continuation.; cons. of prog. dir. and admitted to INPR program.
Prerequisite: Cons. of dept. ch.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Fall Term, 2021 Summer Term, 2021 Spring Term