Overview

Features

The purpose of the Mass Communications program at Pennsylvania State University is to prepare graduates for entry into college and university teaching and research and for a variety of communications-related professions.

Our curriculum allows students to design a program of study tailored to their interests, choosing from an array of classes each semester that explore theory and cutting-edge research methods in mass communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Communications Industry
Digital Media Analytics
Multimedia Content Development and Delivery
Ethics and Decision Making in Strategic Communications
Strategic Communications Campaigns
Social Media Communications
Strategic Communications Leadership
Reaching Multicultural Populations in Strategic Communications
Strategic Communications Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 29 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

All students seeking admission to the program are required to submit Graduate Record Examination scores, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, and three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to comment on their ability to perform successfully at the doctoral level.
In most cases, a completed master's degree is required for admission to the program. In addition, applicants are required to submit a formal statement indicating what they expect to achieve and how their educational background qualifies them for doctoral-level study in mass communications.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44996 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 96 months.
National

44996 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

25456 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25456 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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