Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] (Communication and Information)
Field of Study:
Tuition Fees
Students accepted in the program are awarded a Research and Teaching Assistantship that includes a tuition waiver and annual stipend.
The doctoral program of study is flexibly structured. It is designed to provide both an integrative, meta-theoretical and historical overview and individually tailored and program-supported specialization.
Students should begin developing their programs of study during their first semester and have them approved by the time they have completed 15 semester hours.
Those students seeking a more traditional doctoral preparation may wish to adopt suggested templates for study in such areas as interpersonal communication, health communication, mass communication, media studies, library and information science, information architecture and knowledge management.
Students also are given freedom to create unique programs of study combining various facets of the disciplines within the college. All proposed programs of study are subject to review by the Doctoral Studies Committee as well as by students' committees.
Students are expected to become engaged in a variety of research projects before they begin dissertation work.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
- Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
TOP Scholarships
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Key Resources for Your Study Abroad Journey
Career and Placement after Course
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of an area of expertise within one or more disciplines within the field of communication and information.
- Produce doctoral dissertations that advance existing areas of scholarly investigation within the field of communication and information.
- Be prepared to succeed as research-oriented, tenure-track faculty at research universities.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication graduate program are prepared for careers in teaching, research, and public service. Potential employers of program graduates include colleges and universities, private industry, and governmental agencies.
Career Placements:
Associate Professor at University of Arizona, Assistant Professor at Ohio University, Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech, Instruction Design Coordinator, Assistant Professor at Oregon State University, Instructor at City University, Associate Professor at Zhejiang University
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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| The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 85,660/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student₹ 21.4 L/Yr$25,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 85,660/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1.2 L/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 85,660/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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