Pursuing a Doctoral Degree

Candid Advice to Plan for Success

James R. Martin, Jr., Sara W. Bharwani

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Routledge
03 June 2025

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Pursuing a Doctoral Degree demystifies the journey of selecting a program, navigating the application process, and engaging in the work required to complete a doctorate.

Drawing on extensive interviews from over 20 diverse, accomplished professionals who have successfully attained doctorates, this book provides a roadmap to inform prospective doctoral students’ decision-making process. With in-depth insights into the nitty-gritty of doctoral programs – including coursework, time management, relationships inside and outside academia, the final project, future employment, and more – readers will benefit from a comprehensive picture of the requirements, benefits, and challenges that are inherent in completing a terminal degree.

Both forthright and conversational in tone, this book is the perfect starting place for students considering a doctorate, embarking on the application process, or in the initial stages of a program.

By: James R. Martin Jr., Sara W. Bharwani
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781032786148
ISBN 10: 1032786140
Pages: 132
Publication Date: 03 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

James (Jim) R. Martin, Jr. is an associate professor at Creighton University, USA. He has a PhD in Comparative Politics from Florida State University, USA, and an MA in International Relations from Creighton University. He spends his spare time debating current events with his partner, journalist Katrina Markel. Sara W. Bharwani is an assistant professor at Creighton University, USA, in the Departments of Medical Humanities and Psychiatry in Omaha, Nebraska. She earned an EdD in Interdisciplinary Leadership and an MA in International Relations, both from Creighton. She and her husband, Jawed, enjoy opera and discovering delicious snacks while traveling.

Reviews for Pursuing a Doctoral Degree: Candid Advice to Plan for Success

""Anyone who is involved in doctoral education from student to faculty to administrators to those who support doctoral students needs to read this book. While many books have centered on the dissertation, there are literally no books that take a much-needed reflective look at the entire journey. Martin and Bharwani provide insights that expose the light and shadow sides of the doctoral experience. Most importantly, they share critical lessons and action steps that will make the doctoral experience more meaningful for all."" Gail M. Jensen, PhD, PT, FAPTA, Vice Provost for Learning and Assessment, Professor of Physical Therapy, Creighton University Omaha, USA