The School of Journalism’s doctoral program is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the country. The acceptance rate is about 25 percent, and we admit roughly five or six students into the program each year.
While our doctoral program is small, it’s an integral part of the School of Journalism. Most students in our doctoral program work as teaching assistants, research assistants, and when appropriate, as instructor of record for some select courses.
The school accepts applications for admission to the Ph.D. program for fall and spring semesters. The deadlines for applications are Jan. 15 for fall, Nov. 1 for spring.
The school accepts applications for admission to the Ph.D. program for fall and spring semesters. The deadlines for applications are Jan. 15 for fall, Nov. 1 for spring.
Course Requirements
- Foundation core of:
- J500 Introduction to Mass Media Research
- J555 Teaching Mass Communications in College
- J570 Theory and Research: Individual Level or J571 Theory and Research: Macro-Social Level
- J600 Quantitative Methods in Mass Communications Research
- J651 Qualitative Methods in Mass Communications Research
- and one statistics course.
- Either proficiency in depth in an appropriate language or completion of an approved set of three tool-skill courses. With the permission of the director of graduate studies, these courses may be counted in the concentration areas.
- At least two other approved courses at the 600-level in the School of Journalism. These courses may be counted in the concentration areas.
- Twenty-one to 27 credit hours in each of two concentration areas and up to 27 credit hours in electives and dissertation for a minimum of 90 credit hours.
More info:
- For more information about the doctoral program requirements, consult the School of Journalism graduate bulletin (PDF format).
- Read about alumni academic careers (PDF format).
- Check out the Graduate Admissions page.