PhD in Communication - Community and Social Interaction in Boulder United States | University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 37,422
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

This field explores how natural interactions and processes shape, maintain, and transform sociocultural environments, especially communities. For their research projects, students examine theoretical questions regarding social dynamics or community structures that apply across different settings, or they might analyze interactions within particular social environments. Potential research topics could involve how communication fosters community bonds, the societal impact of communication concepts, advocacy through communication for equity, cross-cultural exchanges, grassroots democratic processes and environmental decision-making, educational initiatives for conflict resolution or parenting skills, and expressions of cultural, racial, and gender identities in diverse situations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

TOEFL: Ibt -75, TOEFL: Pbt 550, IELTS: 6.5. Admission to the graduate programs is based on consideration of students entire academic performance, as assessed by indicators that include: (a) BA and MA grade point average, with university and department reputation taken into account, (b) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, (c) scholarly work published (e.g., in communication journals) and presented (e.g., at communication conferences and undergraduate honors conferences), (d) teaching experience and effectiveness (especially for PhD applicants), (e) letters of recommendations (preferably from professors familiar with students academic work), and, for PhD students.

For admission to the PhD program, a BA degree and an MA, MS, or equivalent degree are required. A minimum MA overall GPA of 3.50 is required, with most admitted students having a much higher overall GPA . Although there is no minimum GRE scores, typically, students are not admitted without a minimum Verbal Score of 156.

University Requirement: Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree. Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average.

Tuition USD 37,422

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