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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Journalism
KU- Main campus, Lawrence, United States
# 201-250QS Subject Rankings
Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Study Level
PHD
Read more with the School’s publishing faculty members, creating original research examining real-world issues. Students take up to 56 hours, including a core of theory and research methods courses; 12 hours in a concentration in an academic unit outside of the J-School; a comprehensive exam, and then complete an acceptable dissertation. The PhD program requires a total of 56 course credit hours (18 3-hour courses, 1 1-hour statistics laboratory, plus a 1-hour pro-seminar) plus dissertation hours, which are variable. 35 course hours are prescribed, 21 are elective. The student takes a 12-hour concentration in one unit outside of Journalism. Students who hold a master’s in journalism may have this 56-hour requirement adjusted (a maximum of 18 credits) due to prior course work. The student completes study of appropriate research skills, designed in consultation with the faculty advisor. The student also must meet KU’s requirements for dissertation hours. Read less
Program overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Study Level
PHD
Read more with the School’s publishing faculty members, creating original research examining real-world issues. Students take up to 56 hours, including a core of theory and research methods courses; 12 hours in a concentration in an academic unit outside of the J-School; a comprehensive exam, and then complete an acceptable dissertation. The PhD program requires a total of 56 course credit hours (18 3-hour courses, 1 1-hour statistics laboratory, plus a 1-hour pro-seminar) plus dissertation hours, which are variable. 35 course hours are prescribed, 21 are elective. The student takes a 12-hour concentration in one unit outside of Journalism. Students who hold a master’s in journalism may have this 56-hour requirement adjusted (a maximum of 18 credits) due to prior course work. The student completes study of appropriate research skills, designed in consultation with the faculty advisor. The student also must meet KU’s requirements for dissertation hours. Read less
Admission Requirements
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Subject: Communication and Media Studies
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