PhD in Communication and Information in Kent United States | Kent State University

Kent State University | Kent United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 18,546
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Ph.D. in Communication and Information equips students for both conventional and innovative roles in academia, research, and leadership across the interconnected domains of communication and information. This program features a required interdisciplinary core curriculum complemented by diverse elective options spanning multiple disciplines. Designed with flexibility, it offers both a holistic historical perspective and focused specializations in communication (covering media studies, technology's societal impact, global communications, and interpersonal dynamics) and information (including human information interactions, cultural heritage data systems, and knowledge management).
Upon completing this program, graduates will:

Master in-depth understanding of specialized domains within communication and information disciplines.
Develop doctoral research that pushes boundaries in existing scholarly discourse within these fields.
Gain qualifications for research-focused faculty positions at major academic institutions.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Master's degree in one of the disciplines represented in the College of Communication and Information or a discipline closely related to the applicant's proposed course of study1
Minimum 3.30 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (3.500 GPA or higher is recommended)
Official transcript(s)
Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
Minimum 65 PTE score
Minimum 120 DET score

Tuition USD 18,546

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