School of Communication

Course of Study

Coursework requirements vary and are individually designed for the different areas of study within the department. Students working toward the PhD who begin graduate work with a bachelor's degree typically require about two years to complete the MA degree and three additional years to complete the PhD. Students who begin with a master's degree from another institution typically require four years to complete the PhD.

Learn more about the requirements:

Graduate students in this program are also encouraged to participate in the Graduate School’s Interdisciplinary Initiative program. For more information on this complementary network, please visit the Interdisciplinary Initiative page.

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Course of Study

Coursework requirements vary and are individually designed for the different areas of study within the department. Students working toward the PhD who begin graduate work with a bachelor's degree typically require about two years to complete the MA degree and three additional years to complete the PhD. Students who begin with a master's degree from another institution typically require four years to complete the PhD.

Learn more about the requirements:

Graduate students in this program are also encouraged to participate in the Graduate School’s Interdisciplinary Initiative program. For more information on this complementary network, please visit the Interdisciplinary Initiative page.