PhD Communication Studies at West Virginia University

Programme overview

Doctoral program in communication studies training students to critique communication theory, design and conduct quantitative research, build a programmatic line of research and use effective instructional behaviours.

Faculty: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Communication Studies | Duration: Typically four full-time academic years (regular standing); three years (advanced standing) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

71 credit hours in regular standing (core 8, electives 45, research 18) or 59 hours in advanced standing (core 8, electives 33, research 18). Electives are organized into a primary focus area, a secondary area and research methods; core includes COMM 700, 701 and 796.

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Entry requirements

Regular standing applies to students with an undergraduate degree in Communication Studies or a closely related field; advanced standing applies to students with a graduate degree in that area. Progression: cumulative GPA 2.75, 3.25 in programme coursework, minimum B- in each course.

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 made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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