Full course description
October 23, 2025
Online
2:30 p.m. CT
Description
Are you considering a doctoral degree or supporting students on the path to one? Join Sara Bharwani, EdD’20, MA’08 and Jim Martin, PhD, MA’07, for an engaging online Dean’s Forum exploring what it really takes to succeed in a doctoral program.
Bharwani and Martin are co-authors of the book Pursuing a Doctoral Degree: Candid Advice to Plan for Success (Routledge, 2025). Their collaboration began when Bharwani, then a doctoral student, co-published an article with Martin, her dissertation chair. That partnership grew into a fully collaborative book-writing process—covering research, interviews, writing and marketing—providing unique, candid insights into the doctoral journey.
Designed For
This free online forum is ideal for:
- Professionals considering a doctoral degree
- Graduate students exploring advanced education opportunities
- Academic advisors, mentors and faculty guiding students toward doctoral study
- Lifelong learners interested in advanced leadership, scholarship and professional growth
Why Attend
- Hear first-hand advice from the authors of Pursuing a Doctoral Degree
- Learn how to navigate doctoral studies—from application to dissertation completion
- Gain practical strategies for balancing academics, career and life during doctoral study
- Discover how to determine whether a doctoral program is the right path for your educational and career goals
Register Today
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the realities of doctoral education, learn from experienced scholars and walk away with insights to help you or your students succeed.
Questions?
Office of Continuing Education
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Creighton University
402.280.1830
CMedEd@creighton.edu