Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 7 courses 96 total credits
The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication offers you a transdisciplinary graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in communication. This program provides coursework and resources spanning multiple approaches to human communication scholarship (critical, social scientific, performance) and domains of inquiry (relationships, organizations, global societies, cultures). You customize your training around core courses in communication theory and research methodology, plus multiple areas of emphasis. Most actively participate in one or more of the school's collaborative research initiatives. The PhD program in communication is designed to meet your needs as a student whose interests transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, and to prepare you for research-oriented careers in universities as well as the public or private sectors.
| Required Core | 6 credits |
| Electives | 48 credits |
| Other Requirements | 24 credits |
| Research | 6 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 96 credits |
Required Core
Choose one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 604 | Theory Construction in Communication | 3 |
| COM 607 | Contemporary Rhetorical Methods | 3 |
| COM 608 | Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Data in Communication | 3 |
| COM 609 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Communication | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 6 credits | |
Electives
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
When approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College, this program allows 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree to be used for this degree; 66 credit hours are required beyond an appropriate master's degree. At least six elective credit hours must be coursework outside of the communication field. At least three elective credit hours must be coursework in methods training.
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