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Ph.D. in Communications

The Ph.D. in Communications degree gathers and focuses the resources of Columbia University in a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of communications. Students craft individual courses of study drawing upon the wide array of departments and divisions at the university. In addition to the School of Journalism, these include the departments of political science and sociology; the professional schools of business and law; and Teachers College. Four students are chosen each year for the Ph.D. program. Each must select one of three areas of study:

• Journalism and public life
• Social impact of media
• Economic, legal and policy aspects of communication

The program provides a unique preparation for students who wish to conduct original research in communications, to teach in colleges and universities, and to pursue research careers in government and industry.

Applicants must submit scores from the GRE that are not more than five years old and must demonstrate significant ability to handle complex academic materials and concepts. Applicants for the Ph.D. program will be reviewed by an interdepartmental committee, though the admissions office of the journalism school oversees the application process.

Doctoral candidates are required to complete 84 graduate-level credits in addition to the dissertation. The goal is to connect the strengths of the Columbia journalism tradition with intellectual work in the humanities and human sciences in a way that enhances the practice and understanding of journalism and media in society.

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