Cincinnati,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication in Cincinnati United States | University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
|
Cincinnati United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,966
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The University of Cincinnati's Ph.D. in Communication program enables students to examine how communication influences individual identities and affects societal, organizational, media, and political spheres.
Situated in Cincinnati's urban center and aligned with our department's commitment to tackling societal challenges, our program strongly emphasizes social justice principles. We acknowledge communication's pivotal function in addressing critical social justice matters (including race, gender, healthcare, environmental concerns, globalization, etc.) and developing meaningful solutions.
Our communication faculty observes that many students now engage with communication studies through a social justice lens, pursuing advanced training that equips them for research or practice careers centered on justice initiatives. Combining theoretical foundations, methodological training, and hands-on experience, our program develops graduates capable of driving meaningful transformation through academic scholarship, practical applications, or professional leadership roles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts
CV/Resume
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) for this program typically includes a summary of your research interests, the status of your thesis and name of your advisor, a list of peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, conference papers, panels, and, when applicable community service and any related work experience. In addition, should you have a resume demonstrating your commitment to social justice, you are encouraged to upload this document as well.
Personal Statement
This personal statement is an opportunity for you to describe your interest in the Ph.D. program. This enables the admissions committee to assess how well your goals match what our program offers. Below are a few components that you should be sure to discuss in this statement:
Please identify any specific area(s) of interest or specialty that you would like to study, and how your interest aligns with our program
Please identify specific social issues and topics that motivate your research interest
Tell us how your goals and research interests align with the department's social justice focus
Please name 2-5 graduate faculty from the Department of Communication who you believe could best evaluate your application materials. We strongly recommend that you review faculty profiles on our website, skim through faculty CVs and publications for connections with your research interests, and identify those individuals who you would be excited to work with if you are accepted into our program.
Writing Sample
A writing sample showcases your ability to synthesize literature, articulate your ideas, and build an argument. Please submit a research paper, which includes academic citations. This may be a published article, book chapter, conference paper, or one written for a class, preferably in communication or a related field. If you have written a thesis or capstone paper, turning a portion of those in would be preferred. Your writing sample should be at least 5 pages (excluding references).
The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.
CV/Resume
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) for this program typically includes a summary of your research interests, the status of your thesis and name of your advisor, a list of peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, conference papers, panels, and, when applicable community service and any related work experience. In addition, should you have a resume demonstrating your commitment to social justice, you are encouraged to upload this document as well.
Personal Statement
This personal statement is an opportunity for you to describe your interest in the Ph.D. program. This enables the admissions committee to assess how well your goals match what our program offers. Below are a few components that you should be sure to discuss in this statement:
Please identify any specific area(s) of interest or specialty that you would like to study, and how your interest aligns with our program
Please identify specific social issues and topics that motivate your research interest
Tell us how your goals and research interests align with the department's social justice focus
Please name 2-5 graduate faculty from the Department of Communication who you believe could best evaluate your application materials. We strongly recommend that you review faculty profiles on our website, skim through faculty CVs and publications for connections with your research interests, and identify those individuals who you would be excited to work with if you are accepted into our program.
Writing Sample
A writing sample showcases your ability to synthesize literature, articulate your ideas, and build an argument. Please submit a research paper, which includes academic citations. This may be a published article, book chapter, conference paper, or one written for a class, preferably in communication or a related field. If you have written a thesis or capstone paper, turning a portion of those in would be preferred. Your writing sample should be at least 5 pages (excluding references).
The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.
Tuition
USD
24,966