Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication in Tempe United States | Arizona State University
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Tempe United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication provides a cross-disciplinary doctoral program culminating in a PhD in communication studies.
This curriculum delivers academic instruction and support across various specialties including personal interaction, cross-cultural dialogue, workplace communication, healthcare messaging, rhetorical studies, and performance analysis. Doctoral candidates gain expertise in communicative theories, investigative techniques, and specialized concentrations while engaging with the school's cooperative research projects.
Tailored for learners pursuing interdisciplinary studies, this program equips future academics for research-focused positions in higher education, government agencies, or corporate environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
resume or curriculum vitae
statement of goals
three letters of recommendation
writing sample
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
resume or curriculum vitae
statement of goals
three letters of recommendation
writing sample
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Tuition
USD
37,044