Overview
Features
- We encourage our students to become their own scholars, finding their place in the larger study of communication processes and effects by working with multiple faculty across specializations and using multiple methods. We also have state-of-the-art facilities that allow for a broad range of research.
- The mission of the School of Communication at The Ohio State University is to achieve national and international distinction in research, teaching and service. To accomplish this mission, the School will advance high quality communication scholarship in ways consistent with the mission of the College of Arts and Sciences and will engage in innovative, excellent undergraduate and graduate education. Scholarly, professional and public constituencies will be served by helping improve the understanding of communication processes and by working with professional constituencies to improve the practice of communication.
Programme Structure
The School of Communication emphasizes the interconnectedness of various subfields in communication in our focus areas, including:
- Communication technology and society
- Health communication and social influence
- Mass communication uses and effects
- Political communication and public opinion
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Media Studies & Mass Media View 29 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Credentials documenting prerequisite academic work that provide evidence of ability to pursue a graduate program in your chosen area. Consult your intended graduate program for more information.
- An earned 4-year baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university prior to beginning graduate studies.
- The university requires, at minimum, a cumulative grade point average equivalent of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B grade) in all prior undergraduate and graduate level work. The School of Communication requires a minimum cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for prior undergraduate work and, if applicable, at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in prior graduate level work. The university uses the following grades to reflect academic level of performance: A=excellent, B=good, C=fair or average, D=poor, and E=failure. International grading scales are evaluated for equivalencies.
Tuition Fee
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International
13452 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
13452 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
13452 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Columbus
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Communication.
Available Scholarships
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