Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication 0 courses 84 total credits
The Doctor of Philosophy program in journalism and mass communication is a highly individualized program that is well-suited whether you are a seasoned media professional transitioning to academia; or a recent graduate of master's degree-level programs in journalism and communication, social and behavioral sciences, or the humanities. You have access to the resources, training and mentorship you need to answer critical questions that challenge the fields of journalism, digital and social media, strategic communication and audience studies, and global mass communication. The program is designed around core values of inclusive excellence, collaboration and mentoring, transdisciplinarity and original research. You are able to develop individual programs of study, taking coursework and drawing on knowledge and methodologies from diverse fields that have a bearing on questions within mass communication. Examples include political science, film, computer and data sciences, sociology and anthropology. Within the Cronkite School, you work closely with faculty mentors and fellow students on collaborative projects, develop your own research programs, and benefit from the advice and examples of senior scholars for personalized guidance. The goal of the program is to train you to be a scholar capable of identifying key questions, designing appropriate studies to investigate those questions, and conducting independent and impactful research. You are exposed to a wide variety of theories and methods, enabling you to forge your own scholarly identity based on interests and aptitudes. The Cronkite School is committed to creating an environment in which everyone feels they are represented, their experience is equitable, they are fully accepted for who they are and they are valued. The school strives daily to be a welcoming place for all members of the community, where the importance and contribution of each individual are valued and respected.
| Required Core | 18 credits |
| Electives | 18 credits |
| Other Requirements | 24 credits |
| Research | 12 credits |
| Dissertation | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core
Electives
Other Requirements
previous master's degree or additional hours approved by the supervisory committee (24)
Research
Dissertation
Additional Curriculum Information
Students should see the academic unit for an approved course list. Students entering the program with a master's degree in journalism or mass communication or a related field must complete 60 credit hours of coursework. Students who are admitted to the program without a master's degree are required to complete an additional 24 credit hours of coursework.
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