Communication Studies Ph.D.

Through formal coursework, independent study, directed research projects, and participation in team research supervised by faculty, students have many opportunities for training and experience in research. Every student gains valuable teaching experience with the support of faculty mentors. The main objective of the graduate program is to prepare you to become a researcher and a teacher in universities and colleges. We aim to build on our collective theme of social justice and broaden our understanding and investigation of disparities and public urgencies in our lived environment—with a focus on communicative practices in contexts.