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Doc Talk: Venturing Beyond a Master's

Several years after earning her second Master's Degree, host, Allison Marschean captured this in her iNotes on 11/6/2013: "I want to get a PhD in something. Just having one interests me...I've thought about it a lot and it came to mind again today. What would I get it in?? Hummm??"Doc Talk: Venturing Beyond a Master's came about as a way for Allison to answer that very question. By talking with people who have "been there and done that", Allison seeks to get a better understanding of what it really takes to venture beyond a Master's and intends to help others, with similar questions, along the way. Allison interviews men and women from all walks of life who fall into one of several categories:1. have earned a doctoral degree2. are in the midst of earning a doctoral degree3. are contemplating earning a doctoral degree4. began a doctoral program and did not complete it for one reason or anotherHer candid conversations with guests cover topics ranging from how they selected a doctoral program, to financing, to fondest memories during those demanding years of study.

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Doc Talk: Venturing Beyond a Master's

Part I: Dr. Joshua Wolf, PhD - From Theatre to History and a Major Dissertation Setback

September 30, 2020 • Allison • Episode 9

In this episode, host Allison Marschean gets an amazing history lesson AND she has a treat for you at the very beginning of the episode you won't want to miss!

Today's guest is Dr. Joshua Wolf. Since 2016 he's served as an Assistant Professor of History at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.

Dr. Wolf earned his BA in Theatre from Point Park University, a master's degree in History from East Stroudsburg University, and his PhD in American History from Temple University.
Yes, this native Pennsylvanian completed all of his schooling in his home state. . ."there's no place like home!"

Today, Dr. Wolf shares how he made the transition from studying theatre to studying history and give listeners an idea as to what happens when you find out that what you thought was going to be a unique and original contribution to your field of study is not original at all.

Connect with Dr. Wolf: jwolf@benedictine.edu
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