CAREER SKILLS REQUIREMENTS FOR PHD STUDENTS

Marquette University is committed to preparing our students to become exemplary leaders in their chosen academic and professional fields by preparing them for careers in which they find purpose and value by engaging in Ignatian pedagogical reflection and practice. The purpose of the career skills requirement is to ensure all doctoral students have the opportunity to reflect on their desired career and to acquire essential career-related skills needed for them to pursue their chosen path.

Students enrolled in Ph.D. programs in Fall 2024 and beyond at Marquette must complete three career skills requirements. Requirements are satisfied by one or more of approved courses, workshops, or practical experiences in each category, as approved by the Graduate School. Completion of each skill will be noted on the student’s transcript.

Career Discernment

Students will be able to identify and prepare for career pathways that are consistent with their values.

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Communication Skill

Students will be able to communicate their ideas and scholarship effectively to audiences beyond those in their discipline.

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Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Students will understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how issues of DEI are relevant to their career pathways.

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Ph.D. Career Skills by Program

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REGISTERING FOR CAREER SKILLS COURSES

The Graduate School offers formal courses, workshops or practical experiences associated with each skill. Academic departments may also offer formal courses, workshops or practical experiences that satisfy one or more of the requirements. All departmental offerings must be pre-approved by the Graduate School. Any student completing activities offered and approved by the Graduate School will meet the relevant career skill requirement associated with that activity.

Students must register for the course in the semester they will complete the course. Course offerings will be posted in Checkmarq each semester.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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How and when do I register?

Who is required to complete the career skills requirements?

Do the career skills requirements need to be complete in order to graduate?

Can I enroll in a career skills course outside my program?

Can a previous experience satisfy a career skills course if the content is applicable?

How many credits is a career skills course?

Who do I contact if my completed career skills course is not showing up in my academic records?

Will the career skills courses appear on my transcript?

Will career skills courses impact my GPA?

Will career skills courses add additional financial costs to my academic program?