Communication, Ph.D. | Florida State University | Tallahassee, United States
48 months
Duration
721 USD/credit 12978 USD/year
721 USD/credit 12978 USD/year
215 USD/credit 3870 USD/year
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About

The Communication doctoral program from Florida State University is primarily designed for students who are interested in pursuing positions at research-based institutions within the communication discipline, especially academic positions at research universities.

Overview

Students of the Communication doctoral program from Florida State University may choose to use the degree to launch a career in research, consultancy, not-for-profit organizations, governmental affairs, or one of the various communication-related industries.

Regardless of the student’s chosen career path, the primary objective for all will be to become an independent and original scholar. Beginning with a common set of foundational courses, students will encounter a range of philosophical, theoretical, and methodological approaches to communication scholarship. A major goal of the program is for students to gain knowledge of and an appreciation for the complexities and interdependencies within communication inquiry. To that end, students will gain a critical, historical, and theoretical grounding in the broad communication discipline and then will pursue more advanced study through doctoral-level seminars, directed independent studies, and supervised research experiences. The program emphasis is communication theory and research.

Students in the Ph.D. program in communication theory and research complete or participate in a highly flexible program tailored to meet students’ needs and interests, including:

  • 48 credit hours of graduate coursework after the Master’s degree, including a minimum of 12 hours in an outside cognate area;
  • supervised teaching experiences, usually including an opportunity to teach undergraduate communication courses;
  • supervised research experiences, with individual professors or as a part of one of our many research teams;
  • an ongoing graduate research colloquium and professional development series;
  • preliminary examinations after coursework; and
  • an original, independent, and significant dissertation project, requiring a minimum of 24 credit hours.

Career Opportunities

As a research-oriented institution, Florida State University is committed to preparing the next generation of communication scholars. Therefore, we place an emphasis on preparing doctoral students to conduct significant, original research in their areas of expertise and to teach communication in a university or college setting. 

Depending on individual career goals, however, graduates of our doctoral program should also be qualified to hold management positions in a communication or research organization, as well as to consult in media, research, or marketing. Regardless of the student’s chosen career path, the primary objective for all is to become an independent and competent scholar.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Foundation Courses
  • Primary Area of Study
  • Secondary Area of Study
  • Research Methods and Design
  • Cognate
  • Preliminary Examination

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Deadline: January 15

Credits

72 SCH

72 - 78 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.3

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Complete and submit the University Admissions Office’s Online Application Form.
  • Pay a non-refundable application fee of $30
  • Submit a completed Residency Affidavit
  • Arrange for two copies of official transcripts to be sent from each college or university attended.
  • Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and request scores to be sent to FSU.
  • GRE scores
  • An excellent undergraduate academic record, from accredited universities, to include a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, doctoral applicants should have a minimum of a 3.3 in their master’s degree work.
  • Verbal and Quantitative GRE scores.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • A personal statement

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    12978 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 721 USD per credit during 48 months.
  • National

    12978 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 721 USD per credit during 48 months.
  • In-State

    3870 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 215 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Tallahassee

955 - 1345 USD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
50000 INR
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
UniCreds Fly High Scholarship
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Unicreds
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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Aga Khan Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
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SHAPE America
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Robert Wilkos Aviation Scholarship
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Robert Wilkos
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Independent provider
Grant
60000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Postdocs in STEM Scholarship
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Zuckerman Scholars
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Indigenous Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Zuckerman Israeli Postdoctoral Scholars Program
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Zuckerman Scholars
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2024
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
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SETC
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
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Nora's Nursery
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2024
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CouponBirds
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
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Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Support Creativity Scholarship
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Support Creativity
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Workpuls Scholarship
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Insightful
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
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Zolve
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
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Mozida Foundation
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Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
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iVisa
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
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1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
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