Communication Doctoral Degree Requirements

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Graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in Communication may focus their programs on varied areas of the discipline. The elements of a candidate's course of study will vary with individual circumstances. Some traditional specializations include, but are not limited to, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Mass Communication, Rhetoric and Public Discourse, Communication Theory, Critical and Cultural Studies, International Media, and Technology Studies.

The department requires a research tool for the Ph.D. degree. It is up to the student's guidance committee to require the specific competencies deemed appropriate to the candidate's research.