Fargo,
ND,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
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Fargo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,274
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The communication graduate program provides advanced studies culminating in Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. This curriculum equips students for academic roles, leadership positions, and professional growth in their current fields.
Each student's research initiatives and academic path are customized to align with personal goals and interests. The program encourages interdisciplinary graduate coursework to enrich the educational experience.
The Ph.D. curriculum is structured for completion within four years, demanding a minimum of 60 credit hours post-master's degree. These credits follow a carefully designed study plan supervised by the student's advisor and committee.
Applicants holding master's degrees in unrelated fields might need supplementary graduate coursework in specific communication areas, as determined by their advisory team. While the committee may recognize additional post-master's credits, only up to 9 semester hours can apply toward the Ph.D.'s 60-credit requirement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted with full status to the program, the applicant must meet the Graduate School requirements. In addition to materials required by the Graduate School applicants must submit:
A CV or resume which clearly identifies your current position, including your responsibilities, your professional publications and papers, your service and professional activity, and your teaching and training experiences.
A scholarly writing sample where the candidate is first author (single authorship preferred), such as a master's thesis, proposal, or chapter, a conference paper, or a final course paper.
Evidence of effective teaching potential (please include one or more of the following): teaching evaluations, teaching philosophy statement, recommendation letter(s) that speak to experience or potential of applicant, peer evaluations/observations, sample syllabi, sample lesson plan/assignment, etc.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
TOEFL test results (required for international students).
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.
600 - TOEFL PBT, 100 - TOEFL IBT, 7.0 - IELTS
A CV or resume which clearly identifies your current position, including your responsibilities, your professional publications and papers, your service and professional activity, and your teaching and training experiences.
A scholarly writing sample where the candidate is first author (single authorship preferred), such as a master's thesis, proposal, or chapter, a conference paper, or a final course paper.
Evidence of effective teaching potential (please include one or more of the following): teaching evaluations, teaching philosophy statement, recommendation letter(s) that speak to experience or potential of applicant, peer evaluations/observations, sample syllabi, sample lesson plan/assignment, etc.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
TOEFL test results (required for international students).
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.
600 - TOEFL PBT, 100 - TOEFL IBT, 7.0 - IELTS
Tuition
USD
13,274