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PhD Communication at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

The PhD serves students pursuing academic careers and is entered after an MA or equivalent, with specializations in community and social interaction, organizational communication, or rhetoric and culture.

Faculty: College of Media, Communication and Information / Environmental Design  |  Department: Communication  |  Duration: 3-4 years typically; six-year limit; minimum 69 credit hours (39 coursework + 30 dissertation)  |  Intake: Fall; application due December 1  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Students take COMM 6910, a methods course (COMM 5310 or 6030), a readings course, a seminar outside their area, and build primary and secondary specializations and a primary methodology, plus 30 dissertation hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Communication (MA and PhD): BA and MA/MS or equivalent with minimum MA GPA of 3.50; 3-5 page personal statement, academic CV, unofficial transcripts, teaching experience summary, three reference letters, one blind writing sample, application fee. Non-US citizens need TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115, a financial statement and an interview. Deadline December 1 for fall.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants. Deadlines are set per programme.

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