Program Overview

Program Overview

The Ph.D. degree with a major in Mass Communication is a research degree designed to help develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills so graduates can make important contributions to understanding mass communication.

Program Objectives

The doctoral program prepares students for a variety of opportunities in mass communication, including teaching at colleges and universities, conducting research for organizations in advertising, journalism, public relations, telecommunication, and other mass communication fields, consulting, and conducting research and contributing to policy in government and private organizations.

Program Experience

Doctoral students in the College of Journalism and Communications gain valuable experience in both teaching and research. Assistantships help prepare students for academic and other research positions.

Student Achievements

Students in the program have consistently been among the nation’s leaders in winning top-paper awards at national and regional scholarly meetings.

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