Log Out
Warning:
From the Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Welcome!
Marquette University offers a broad array of outstanding graduate educational opportunities, including doctoral degrees, master’s degrees and certificate programs. Graduate-level programs are found in every college/school in the university, contributing to the vibrant intellectual community found at Marquette. Each of the programs described in this section of the bulletin has been designed to provide you with the educational experience in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings that will help you meet your professional and personal goals.
Marquette’s graduate programs provide you with the opportunity to study with superb faculty who are strongly committed to their roles as teachers and as scholars. A spirit of exploration, discovery and innovation unites the work of our faculty and graduate students, whether they are probing the fundamental questions in their specific disciplines or applying new knowledge, often through novel interdisciplinary approaches, to solve some of the most challenging problems of our time. This vibrant community of scholars is informed by the mission of Marquette University. Graduate programs, while unique in emphasis and based on discipline-specific information and methods, are conducted in such a manner that students understand and appreciate the Jesuit/Catholic linking of faith, justice and search for truth. Further, Marquette's graduate programs emphasize a worldview informed by multicultural and global perspectives. Finally, students are encouraged to engage in service to their communities and to commit to the ethical practice of their profession.
In addition to the individual graduate programs, the Graduate School offers a wide range of academic support and professional development services. Among these are the Graduate Student Organization and the student-led Preparing Future Faculty program. These organizations provide graduate students with the opportunity to interact with colleagues from across campus and offer extracurricular social and professional development opportunities. More information about Graduate School programs and services is available at marquette.edu/grad/.
I invite you to explore the details of our graduate programs through the links found here. The staff of the Graduate School and the faculty in the individual programs welcome your interest in Marquette University!
Jeanne M. Hossenlopp, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Mission Statement
The mission of the Marquette University Graduate School is to contribute to the discovery of knowledge through scholarly activities, to provide leadership in defining the graduate experience and to advocate for an environment that nurtures exploring and learning. To accomplish its mission, the Graduate School ensures quality, consistency and continuity in graduate programs; establishes and monitors institutional commitment to standards; and stimulates improvement and change in the research and pedagogical settings. The Graduate School communicates with stakeholders in a continuing effort to maintain the centrality of graduate education to the mission of Marquette University and to excite the graduate environment.
How to Use
The Graduate Bulletin contains information regarding the academic calendar, admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations and course offerings. Prospective and current graduate students are responsible for all information contained in this bulletin that is pertinent to graduate study and their specific field. Academic policy and course changes will apply to all students as of the date they become effective, regardless of whether they were in effect at the time the student initially enrolled at Marquette. A graduate student may follow the program requirements of the bulletin that are in effect at the time he/she submits an application, or any other bulletin used during their enrollment as long as the student's program has not been discontinued in the bulletin year the student decides to follow. That is, students may not continue in programs that have been discontinued, unless they maintain continuous enrollment from the time of admission and follow the degree requirements in effect during one of the bulletin years in which the program was active. Students must abide by only one bulletin's rules. If any exceptions to this policy are required due to length of time between submitting an application and beginning the program, the student will be notified in writing of the applicable bulletin to follow. In order to properly audit a student's academic record for graduation, the student must notify the Graduate School in writing if any bulletin other than the one in effect at the time of application is to be used.
Graduate School students must assume full responsibility for knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Graduate School and the special requirements of their individual degree programs. It is the responsibility of each graduate student to verify and meet the deadlines listed in the Academic Calendar (e.g., for submitting forms, submitting theses or dissertations). The Academic Calendar is located online at mu.edu/mucentral.
Changes to the Graduate Bulletin
Marquette University reserves the right to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever in its sole judgement it is deemed necessary or desirable. Certain provisions in the bulletin may be in the process of amendment or change. Accordingly, the bulletin is not intended to be relied upon as a statement of the university's contractual undertakings. The decision of Marquette University as to the interpretation and method of implementation of its rules, regulations, program requirements, schedules and calendars shall be conclusive and final.
The information in this bulletin and other university bulletins, publications, or announcements may change without notice. Current information is available from the Graduate School.
Location
The Graduate School office is located in Holthusen Hall, 305, 1324 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the exception of national or university holidays when the office is closed. Mail should be sent to Marquette University Graduate School, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881. The Graduate School's telephone number is (414) 288-7137, the fax number is (414) 288-1902, the e-mail address is mugs@marquette.edu, and the website is marquette.edu/grad.
Degrees Offered
* No formal specialization offered.
| Program | Degree | Specializations | Program Administered By: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics (BIIN) | M.S. | * | Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science / Medical College of Wisconsin |
| Biological Sciences (BSCI) | M.S., Ph.D. | Cell Biology (CEBI), Developmental Biology (DEBI), Ecology (ECOL), Epithelial Physiology (EPPH), Genetics (GENE), Microbiology (MICR), Molecular Biology (MOBI), Muscle and Exercise Physiology (MUEX) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (BSCI) | Ph.D. | Neuroscience (NSCI) | Biological Sciences / Biomedical Sciences |
| Biomedical Engineering (BIEN) | M.S., Ph.D. | Bioinstrumentation/Computers (BICO), Biomechanics/Biomaterials (BIOM), Rehabilitation Bioengineering (REBI), Systems Physiology (SYPH) | Biomedical Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering (BIEN) | M.E. | Biocomputing (BIOC), Bioimaging (BIOI), Bioinstrumentation (BIOE), Biomechanics (BIOM), Biorehabilitation (REBI) | Biomedical Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering (BIEN) | Ph.D. | Functional Imaging (FUIM) | Biomedical Engineering / Medical College of Wisconsin |
| Chemistry (CHEM) | M.S., Ph.D. | Analytical Chemistry (ANCH), Bioanalytical Chemistry (BIAN), Biophysical Chemistry (BIPH), Chemical Physics (CHPH), Inorganic Chemistry (INCH), Organic Chemistry (ORCH), Physical Chemistry (PHCH) | Chemistry |
| Civil Engineering (CIEN) | M.S., Ph.D. | Construction/Public Works Management (CONS), Environmental/Water Resources Engineering (ENWA), Structural/Geotechnical Engineering (STGE), Transportation Engineering and Planning (TREP) | Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Civil Engineering (CIEN) | Certificate | Construction Engineering and Management (CEMA), Structural Design (STDE), Transportation (TRAN), Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes (WWTP), Water Resources Engineering (WREN) | Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) | M.S. | Addiction-Mental Health Counseling (AMHC) | Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology |
| Clinical Psychology (CLPS) | Ph.D. | * | Psychology |
| Clinical and Translational Rehabilitation Health Science (CTRH) | M.S., Ph.D. | * | Health Sciences |
| Communication (COMM) | M.A. | Advertising and Public Relations (ADPR), Broadcast and Electronic Communication (BREC), Communication about Health, Environment, Science and Sustainability (CHESS), Communication Studies (CMST), Journalism (JOUR), Mass Communication (MASS) | Communication |
| Communication (COMM) | Certificate | Digital Storytelling (DIST) | Communication |
| Communication (COMM) Note: Moratorium on admissions. | Certificate | Professional Communication (PRCO) | Communication |
| Computational Sciences (CMPS) | M.S., Ph.D. | * | Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science |
| Computing (COMP) | M.S. | * | Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science |
| Counseling (COUN) | M.A. | Community Counseling (COMC), School Counseling (SCHC) | Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology |
| Counseling Psychology (COPS) | Ph.D. | * | Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology |
| Dentistry (DENT) | M.S. | Dental Biomaterials (BIMA), Endodontics (ENDO), Orthodontics (ORTH), Prosthodontics (PROS) | Dentistry |
| Dentistry (DENT) | Certificate | Advanced Education in General Dentistry (Completion), Endodontics (Specialty), Orthodontics (Specialty), Prosthodontics (Specialty) | Dentistry |
| Dispute Resolution (DIRS) | M.D.R., Certificate | * | Professional Studies |
| Educational Policy and Leadership (EDPL) | M.A. | Curriculum and Instruction (CUIN), Educational Policy and Foundations (EDPF), Literacy (LITR) | Educational Policy and Leadership |
| Educational Policy and Leadership (EDPL) | M.Ed. | College Student Personnel Administration (STPA), Educational Administration (EDAD), Elementary Education (ELED), Secondary Education (SEED) | Educational Policy and Leadership |
| Educational Policy and Leadership (EDPL) | Certificate | Director of Instruction (DIIN), Elementary Education (ELED), Principal (PRIN), Reading Specialist (RESP), Reading Teacher (RETE), Secondary Education (SEED), Superintendent (SUPR) | Educational Policy and Leadership |
| Educational Policy and Leadership (EDPL) | Ph.D. | * | Educational Policy and Leadership |
| Educational Psychology (EDPS) Note: Moratorium on admissions. | M.A. | * | Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) | M.S., Ph.D. | * | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) | Certificate | Digital Signal Processing (DISP), Electric Machines, Drives and Controls (EMDC), Microwaves and Antennas (MIAN), Sensors and Smart Sensor Systems (SSSS) | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Engineering Management (ENMA) Note: Moratorium on admissions. | M.S.E.M. | * | College of Engineering / Graduate School of Management |
| Engineering Management (ENMA) Note: Moratorium on admissions. | Certificate | Engineering Innovation (ENIN), New Product and Process Development (NPPD) | College of Engineering / Graduate School of Management |
| English (ENGL) | M.A. | British and American Literature (BRAM) | English |
| English (ENGL) | Ph.D. | American Literature (AMLI), British Literature (BRLI) | English |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures (FOLL) | M.A. | Spanish (SPAN) | Foreign Languages and Literatures |
| Healthcare Technologies Management (HCTM) | M.S. | * | Biomedical Engineering / Graduate School of Management / Medical College of Wisconsin |
| History (HIST) | M.A. | European History (EURO), United States History (USHI), Global Studies (GLST) | History |
| History (HIST) | Ph.D. | European History (EURO), United States History (USHI) | History |
| Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (INPR) | Ph.D. | * | Graduate School |
| International Affairs (INAF) Political Science | M.A. | * | Political Science |
| Law Enforcement Leadership and Management (LELM) | Certificate | * | Professional Studies |
| Leadership Studies (LEDR) | M.L.S. | Criminal Justice Administration (CJAD), Dispute Resolution (DIRS), Engineering (ENGI), Health Care Administration (HECA), Nonprofit Sector (NPSE), Public Service (PUBS), Sports Leadership (SPLE) | Professional Studies |
| Leadership Studies (LEDR) | Certificate | * | Professional Studies |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science (MSCS) | M.S. | Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers (MSST) | Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science |
| Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) | M.S., Ph.D. | Energy Systems (ENSY), Manufacturing Systems (MNSY), Mechanical Systems (MESY) | Mechanical Engineering |
| Nursing (NURS) | M.S.N. | Advanced Practice Nursing: Adult-Older Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACCA), Adult-Older Adult (ADUL), Nurse-Midwifery (MIDW), Older Adults (GERO), Pediatrics Primary Care (PEDI), Pediatrics Acute Care (PEDA); Clinical Nurse Leader (CLNL); Health Care Systems Leadership (HCSL) | Nursing |
| Nursing (NURS) | Post-master’s Certificate | Adult-Older Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult-Older Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (ADCNS), Adult-Older Adult Nurse Practitioner (ADNP), Gerontologic Clinical Nurse Specialist (GECNS), Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner (GENP), Health Care Systems Leadership (HCSL), Nurse-Midwifery (NUMI), Pediatrics Primary Care (PEDI), Pediatrics Acute Care (PEDA) | Nursing |
| Nursing (NURS) | D.N.P. | Advanced Practice Nursing: Adult-Older Adult Acute Care Nurse Practioner (ACCA), Adult-Older Adult (ADUL), Nurse-Midwifery (MIDW), Older Adults (GERO), Pediatrics Primary Care (PEDI), Pediatrics Acute Care (PEDA); Health Care Systems Leadership (HCSL) | Nursing |
| Nursing (NURS) | Ph.D. | * | Nursing |
| Philosophy (PHIL) | M.A. | History of Philosophy (HIPH), Social and Applied Philosophy (SOAP) | Philosophy |
| Philosophy (PHIL) | Ph.D. | Ancient Philosophy (ANPH), British Empiricism/Analytical Philosophy (BREM), Christian Philosophy (CHRI), Early Modern European Philosophy (MOPH), Ethics (ETHI), German Philosophy (GEPH), Medieval Philosophy (MEPH), Phenomenology-Existentialism (PHEN), Philosophy of Religion (PHRE) | Philosophy |
| Physical Therapy (PHTH) Note: Information can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin | D.P.T. | Health Sciences | |
| Physician Assistant Studies (PHAS) Note: Information can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin | M.P.A.S. | Health Sciences | |
| Political Science (POSC) | M.A. | * | Political Science |
| Public Service (PUBS) | M.A.P.S. | Criminal Justice Administration (CJAD), Dispute Resolution (DIRS), Health Care Administration (HECA), Leadership Studies (LEDR), Nonprofit Sector (NPSE) | Professional Studies |
| Religious Studies (REST) | Ph.D. | Historical Theology (HITH), Judaism and Christianity in Antiquity (JUCA), Systematic Theology (SYTH), Theological Ethics (THET), Theology and Society (THSO) | Theology |
| Speech-Language Pathology (SPLA) | M.S. | * | Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Speech-Language Pathology (SPLA) | Certificate | Bilingual English-Spanish (BIES) | Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Sports Leadership (SPLE) | Certificate | * | Professional Studies |
| Theology (THEO) | M.A. | Historical Theology (HITH), Judaism and Christianity in Antiquity (JUCA), Systematic Theology/Theological Ethics (SYTH) | Theology |
| Theology (THEO) | M.A.C.D. | * | Theology |
| Transfusion Medicine (TRME) | M.S.T.M. | Business Administration (BUAD), Education (EDUC), Science (SCIE) | Graduate School |
Legend of Abbreviations for Graduate Degree Programs:
| M.A. | Master of Arts | M.S. | Master of Science |
| M.A.C.D. | Master of Arts in Christian Doctrine | M.S.E.M. | Master of Science in Engineering Management |
| M.A.P.S. | Master of Arts in Public Service | M.S.N. | Master of Science in Nursing |
| M.D.R. | Master in Dispute Resolution | M.S.T.M. | Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine |
| M.Ed. | Master of Education | D.N.P. | Doctor of Nursing Practice |
| M.E. | Master of Engineering | D.P.T. | Doctor of Physical Therapy |
| M.L.S. | Master in Leadership Studies | Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| M.P.A.S. | Master of Physician Assistant Studies |
Definitions
Degree Program - An academic program of study leading to a master’s, Ph.D. or professional degree. All degree programs require that a minimum number of semester credit hours be earned, as referenced in the official bulletins of the University that are produced each academic year.
Certificate - A post-baccalaureate or post-master program of study offered at the graduate level, in which a specific skill set is demonstrated at the end of the program, usually culminating in a capstone course. In order to earn a certificate, the program of study must be offered apart from a degree; however, the courses in a certificate program may be applied toward a graduate degree program. A minimum of 12 semester credit hours must be earned in a certificate program.
Specialization - An integrated, coherent set of courses that define a limited topic or field of study at the graduate level that is taken within the degree program. A minimum of 12 semester credit hours must be earned in the specialization.
Accelerated Bachelor’s-Master’s Degree Program - Designed to provide a more efficient means to obtain a master’s degree. Allows students to begin accumulating credits toward completion of a master’s degree while still enrolled as an undergraduate.
Joint Programs Offered
Specializations for the joint degree programs are the same as the specializations listed in the DEGREES OFFERED section, above.
| Program | Degrees | Program Administered By: |
|---|---|---|
| Communication (COMM) | M.A. and M.A. | Communication / Political Science |
| Dispute Resolution (DIRS) | Certificate and J.D. | Professional Studies / Law |
| International Affairs (INAF) | M.A. and M.B.A. | Political Science / Graduate School of Management |
| International Affairs (INAF) | M.A. and J.D. | Political Science / Law |
| Nursing (NURS) | M.S.N. and M.B.A. | Nursing / Graduate School of Management |
| Philosophy (PHIL) | M.A. and J.D. | Philosophy / Law |
| Political Science (POSC) | M.A. and M.A. | Political Science / Communication |
| Political Science (POSC) | M.A. and M.B.A. | Political Science / Graduate School of Management |
| Political Science (POSC) | M.A. and J.D. | Political Science / Law |
Accelerated Bachelor’s-Master’s Degree Programs Offered
| Program | Degrees | Program Administered By: |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering (BIEN) | B.S.B.E. and M.S. | Biomedical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering (CIEN) | B.S.C.E. and M.S. | Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Clinical and Translational Rehabilitation Health Science | B.S. and M.S. | Health Sciences |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) | B.S.E.E. and M.S. | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| International Affairs (INAF) | B.A. and M.A. | Political Science |
| Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) | B.S.M.E. and M.S. | Mechanical Engineering |
| Nursing for Non-Nursing Graduates (NURS) | M.S.N. | Nursing |
| Political Science (POSC) | B.A. and M.A. | Political Science |
| Speech-Language Pathology (SPLA) | B.S. and M.S. | Speech Pathology and Audiology |
Legend of Abbreviations for Joint and Accelerated Degree Programs:
| B.A. | Bachelor of Arts | M.A. | Master of Arts |
| B.S. | Bachelor of Science | M.B.A. | Master of Business Administration |
| B.S.B.E. | Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering | M.S. | Master of Science |
| B.S.C.E. | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | M.S.A. | Master of Science in Accounting |
| B.S.E.E. | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | M.S.A.E. | Master of Science in Applied Economics |
| B.S.M.E. | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | M.S.H.R. | Master of Science in Human Resources |
| J.D. | Juris Doctor | M.S.N. | Master of Science in Nursing |
On this page
Graduate School
- Admission and Readmission
- Academic Calendar
- Academic Regulations
- Academic Programs Overview
- Special Academic Programs
- Student Resources and Facilities
- Financial Aid
- Tuition, Fees and Housing
- Programs
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical and Translational Rehabilitation Health Science
- Communication
- Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
- Dentistry
- Education
- Educational Policy and Leadership
- Engineering
- English
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Graduate Professional Studies
- Graduate School
- History
- Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
- International Affairs
- Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Physics
- Political Science
- Religious Studies
- Social and Cultural Sciences
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Theology
- Transfusion Medicine
- Faculty and Administrators
