Overview
Features
The collegewide doctor of philosophy degree in the College of Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama is designed to:
- prepare communication scholars for positions of leadership in education, public service, the media, libraries, information-management positions, and other communication-related fields
- add to a student's usable body of knowledge in a chosen area of specialization within the field of communication and information sciences
- develop each student's research, teaching, and professional capabilities
- promote scholarly achievement and advancement of knowledge in the communication and information science disciplines, through basic and applied research
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- Mass Communication Theory
- Cultural and Critical Theory
- Knowledge & Information Theory
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT) View 45 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
An applicant whose credentials meet the following minimum criteria may be considered for regular admission to the doctoral program in communication and information sciences:
- An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 overall, 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours in a degree program, or 3.0 for a completed graduate degree program.
Tuition Fee
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International
32400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16200 USD per semester during 36 months. -
National
32400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16200 USD per semester during 36 months. -
In-State
11100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5550 USD per semester during 36 months.
Living costs for Tuscaloosa
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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