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College of Information and Communications

Mass Communications - Ph.D.

If you’re looking for a career in teaching and research at the highest levels, or research and management with mass media companies, consider our Ph.D. program. Our program is small and selective, giving students substantial flexibility to tailor their coursework and area of study to their particular career goals. We fund four or five students each academic year. Check out these 10 reasons why you should choose us for your doctoral education.

Overview

Our Ph.D. students are chosen after careful consideration of their background, academic record, experience and, particularly, their personal statement. Most applicants have at least a year, and often much more, professional experience.

Our students must have completed a master’s degree prior to starting the doctoral program. It doesn’t have to be in journalism or mass communications, although if not, additional coursework might be required.

Our students take a total of 57 credit hours — 45 credit hours of coursework and 12 dissertation credit hours.

More Information

Core Course Requirements and Ph.D. Manual

See the core course requirements and download the Ph.D. Manual for students matriculating after Fall 2012.

Admission Guidelines

Information about standards for admission and the application procedures.

Doctoral Students

Meet our current Ph.D. students and read about some of their accomplishments.

Alumni

Where are they now? Find information about some of our alumni

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