The Ph.D. in Media Communication focuses on the historical, social, and cultural factors that shape the development of mediated communication, and the role of mediated communication in the public's understanding of contemporary issues. Students are encouraged to pursue a concentration in one of the following: Science Communication, Strategic Communication, or Journalism Studies. The program prepares students with high-level research and theoretical skills for careers in academic and communication research or research management positions.
Effective Spring 2022
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| JTC 500 | Communication Research and Evaluation Methods | 3 |
| JTC 501 | Process and Effects of Communication | 4 |
| JTC 601 | Cognitive Communication Theory | 3 |
| JTC 602 | Social and Cultural Communication Theory | 3 |
| JTC 604 | Colloquium--Grad/Teaching/Learning/Research | 2 |
| JTC 605 | Colloquium In Communication Research | 1 |
| JTC 664 | Quantitative Research in Communication | 3 |
| JTC 665 | Qualitative Methods in Communication Research | 3 |
| Research Methods Electives | 9 | |
| Select 9 credits from the following: | ||
| Seminar: Experimental Design | ||
| Seminar: Survey Design | ||
| Seminar: Content Analysis | ||
| Seminar: Qualitative Methods | ||
| Seminar: Human Factors | ||
| Seminar: Critical and Cultural Methods | ||
| Theory Electives | 12 | |
| Select 12 credits from the following: | ||
| Managing Communications Systems | ||
| Political Economy of Global Media | ||
| Public Communication Campaigns | ||
| Health Communication | ||
| Public Communication Technologies | ||
| Strategic Communications | ||
| Communication and Innovation | ||
| Information Design | ||
| Communicating Science and Technology | ||
| Communication in the Social Processes of Risk | ||
| Seminar: Health and Risk | ||
| Seminar: Human Computer Interaction | ||
| Seminar: Communication Technology in Organizations | ||
| Seminar: Ethics, Law, and Policy | ||
| Seminar: Strategic Communication | ||
| Seminar: Media Technology and Society | ||
| Cognate Area 1 | 12 | |
| Electives 2 | 9 | |
| Dissertation Research | 9 | |
| Select 9 credits from the following: | ||
| Research | ||
| Dissertation | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 73 | |
- 1
Select 12 credits from outside the department, or appropriate JTC courses, with approval of advisor and graduate committee.
- 2
Select 9 credits from above with approval of advisor and graduate committee.
A minimum of 73 credits are required to complete this program.