Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication

Mass Communication – Media Arts and Studies – PH5307

School of Media Arts and Studies
Schoonover Center
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
mediaschool@ohiou.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall only

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Program Overview

The intention of the Ph.D. program is to develop academic and professional leaders who produce scholarship, influence policy, and train media professionals around the world. The School of Media Arts and Studies and the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism jointly offer doctoral programs in Mass Communication. Applicants indicate which of the schools fits their research interests and apply there. In the School of Media Arts and Studies doctoral students specialize in research areas related to international media, media industries & management, or media studies in society, technology and culture. Expected time to degree with full-time study is three years.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to demonstrate superior research skills and participate in submissions to refereed journals, superior analytic and interpretive skills, an effective scholarly writing ability, and superior understanding of theory and practice as they pertain to media.

Further Information

Link to Program:  https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/prospective-students/graduate-programs/ph-d-mass-communication

Admission Requirements

• University requirements, earned M.A./M.S. degree with 3.0 GPA
• Three letters of recommendation
• Writing sample
• Statement of purpose
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores may be submitted but are not required. 

International Students

This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to the program.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete a total of 90 credit hours (including those from the relevant master’s degree) as follows: