Communication, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Advance to Candidacy: Course requirements include work in a cognate discipline and research methods. In addition students must successfully pass a comprehensive examination that certifies mastery of disciplinary knowledge and preparation for independent research
Post-candidacy: In order to advance to candidacy, students must complete and successfully defend a dissertation that advances knowledge of communication.
Requirements for Students entering with a B.A./B.S. in Communication
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| COMM700 | Introduction to Graduate Study in Communication | 3 |
| Cognate Area Outside Department | 6 | |
| Area of Specialization | 15 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Communication Theory | ||
| Seminar in Public Relations Management | ||
| Contemporary Rhetorical Theory | ||
| Select one of the following course sequences: | 12 | |
Quantitative: | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Communication Research | ||
Select nine additional credits in quantitative methods and statistics | ||
Historical/Critical: | ||
| Historical/Critical Methods in Communication Research | ||
| Advanced Historical/Critical Methods in Communication Research | ||
Select six additional credits in methods and foundations | ||
Qualitative: | ||
| Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Communication Research | ||
| Advanced Qualitative Methods in Communication Research | ||
Select six additional credits in methods and foundations | ||
| Dissertation Research Requirements | ||
| COMM899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 12 |
| Total Credits | 51 | |
Requirements for Students entering with a M.A. in Communication
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Cognate Area Outside Department | 6 | |
| Area of Specialization | 9 | |
| Select one of the following course sequences: | 12 | |
Quantitative: | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Communication Research | ||
Select nine additional credits in quantitative methods and statistics | ||
Historical/Critical: | ||
| Historical/Critical Methods in Communication Research | ||
| Advanced Historical/Critical Methods in Communication Research | ||
Select six additional credits in methods and foundations | ||
Qualitative: | ||
| Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Communication Research | ||
| Advanced Qualitative Methods in Communication Research | ||
Select six additional credits in methods and foundations | ||
| Dissertation Research Requirements | ||
| COMM899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 12 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |