Overview
Given our location in the heart of the urban core of Cincinnati, as well as the mission of our department to explore and address social issues, much of our work emphasizes our value of social justice.
We recognize the central role that communication plays in our understanding of key social justice issues (e.g., race, gender, health, environment, globalization-related, etc.) and in finding solutions to those issues.
As graduate faculty in communication, we have identified a trend that students approach communication studies from a social justice angle, and are seeking opportunities to advance academic training that prepare them to have a social justice focus in their research or praxis career trajectory.
Through academic preparation and externship work, our program prepares students to lead positive change through academic, and applied work, or in professional careers through a blend of theory, research methodology, and practical application.
Careers
Our Communication program at the University of Cincinnati prepares students for careers in the academy and other industries. In addition to a path toward scholarly research, other career options include, but are not limited to:
- Academic Researcher
- Non-profit/Industry Researcher
- Health Medical Ethnographer
- Laber Relations Officer
- Marketing Director
- Public Relations/Communication Director
- Writer/Copywriter/Technical Writer/Editor
- Medical Writer
- Proposal Writer/Grant Manager
- Project Management
- Social Media Management and Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Content Development and Strategist
Programme Structure
Focus areas include:
- Organizational Communication and Public Relations
- Media and Cultural Studies, Traditional and Digital Media Effects
- Health and Environmental Communication
- Interpersonal Communication and Leadership
- Culture and Globalization
- Rhetorical, Interpretive, Critical, and Quantitative Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Fall Deadline:
- Part-Time: February 1st
- Full-Time: January 15th
- Part-Time: October 15th
Language
Credits
- Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
- Post Master's Minimum Credits: 66
Delivered
Disciplines
Communication Studies View 61 other PhDs in Communication Studies 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
- For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
- CV/Resume and Personal Statement
- Writing Sample
Tuition Fee
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International
17595 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1333 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
17595 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1333 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
9847 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 746 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Cincinnati
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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