faculty

Thank you for your interest in teaching with EPP! 

We do not currently have teaching openings in our program, but please complete the form below if you would like to be considered for future opportunities:

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Graduate Students

EPP teaches Marquette University courses inside prison and jail facilities in Milwaukee and Racine Counties. Undergraduate and graduate students enroll in courses with currently incarcerated students together as co-learners. Degree-seeking, campus-based students travel weekly to take classes inside prison and jail facilities alongside students who are currently incarcerated.  

All students are required to apply to take EPP courses. Applications will be available on checkmarq in the course description. 

Each semester we have a small number of TA positions for graudate students. Please note, these postions are not graduate funded positions but pay hourly: epp@marquette.edu

Undergraduate Students

EPP teaches Marquette University courses inside prison and jail facilities in Milwaukee and Racine Counties. Undergraduate and graduate students enroll in courses with currently incarcerated students together as co-learners. Degree-seeking, campus-based students travel weekly to take classes inside prison and jail facilities alongside students who are currently incarcerated.  

All students are required to apply to take EPP courses. Applications will be available on checkmarq in the course description. 

Interns

Each semester we have a small number of internships. Please reach out to us if you are interested: epp@marquette.edu

Community Members

The EPP campus program invites formerly incarcerated individuals to take free Marquette University courses on our campus in Milwaukee. Please fill out the following form if you are interested in learning more about the program:

Interest Form

Eligibility

  • The Education Preparedness Program believes in access to higher education for system-impacted individuals. As a program, we define system-impacted as those with a felony conviction in their background and Class A misdemeanor offenses.
  • In accordance with Marquette University policy, non-degree seeking students with Sex Offense convictions are not permitted to take courses on Marquette's campus. If you are impacted by this policy, please reach out to us. We value access to education for all and can work with you to discuss other pathways to college.
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have earned a high school diploma, HSED, or GED equivalent 
  • Must be able to travel to Marquette University campus for class each week

Education Preparedness Program Offerings

  • EPP is not currently a degree-granting program
  • Students enroll in one class per semester and might have the opportunity to take additional courses
  • Courses are credit-bearing, meaning you are earning credits on a Marquette University transcript
  • All of our courses are held in person on the Marquette University campus. We do not offer online courses