University of Maine - I.PhD in Communication

[TonyB]

http://www.cmj.umaine.edu/graduate-program/interdisciplinary-ph-d-in-communication-and-mass-communication/

 

Stumbled across this program recently, and was wondering what everyone thought. I'd actually never heard of an "I.PhD" before... would this convey the same standing, academically and professionally speaking, as a full-fledged PhD in Communication or English? Especially from the perspective of securing a teaching post -- would it qualify me to teach graduate-level courses in both disciplines? Neither?

 

Any insights would be greatly appreciated.