$21,401 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Strategic Communication
- The PhD in Strategic Communication offers advanced instruction in health communication, instructional emergency risk communication, and crisis communication; it prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a successful, advanced career in communication and related fields in both academic and applied settings.
- Strategic communication, one of the fastest growing areas situated within the broader field of communication, is an innovative and unique subfield. It is distinct from other communication subfields in that it is intentionally goal-driven communication wherein communication scholars work in partnership with professionals in the public and private sectors to solve real-world problems.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $17911 | $17911 | $17911 | $17911 |
| Health Insurance | $3320 | $3320 | $3320 | $3320 |
| Books and supply | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| International differential fee | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Total Fees | $21401 | $21401 | $21401 | $21401 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 89 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- An earned master’s degree or its equivalent in Communication or a related field. The Director of Graduate Studies will evaluate the suitability and applicability of M.A. or M.S. degrees in other related disciplines for admission purposes. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all graduate work and must also have a cumulative 3.0 GPA in their undergraduate degree.
- A competitive score on each of the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within five years prior to admission to the program.