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Deadlines

Fall Application Deadline: December 1

Required Documents

• Official Academic Transcripts (from all previously attended colleges)**
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (including at least two from academic references)
• Personal Statement, including objectives, experiences, goals, and why this program is a good fit for you
• Resume
• Writing Sample preferably showing academic potential: although more writing samples are not required, additional ones may be uploaded in the “Additional Supporting Documents” section of the application.
• Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic scores (for applicants without a degree from an English-speaking institution)
  • Applicants who are from a country where English is an official language or have earned a degree in a country where English is an official language are eligible for an exemption from this requirement.
• International applicants should review the International Applicants page for information regarding additional application requirements
• GRE scores are not required.

**A completed master’s degree is required prior to starting the doctoral program. It does not have to be in journalism or mass communications, although if not, additional coursework might be required.

Applications Accepted for These Semesters

• Fall Semester

A Note from the Program

If you’re looking for a career in teaching and research at the highest levels, or research and management with mass media companies, consider our Ph.D. program. Our program is small and selective, giving students substantial flexibility to tailor their coursework and area of study to their particular career goals. Typically, we fund four or five students each academic year.