PhD in Communication in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst

The development of communication as a diverse field within social science stems from both the quest for fresh viewpoints on modern challenges and the rapid growth of communication technologies. Our graduate program views communication as the fundamental social mechanism that shapes, sustains, and transforms societal realities. These diverse processes and settings form the foundation of our curriculum, offering chances to explore communication theory and research across these domains: Film studies, Media influence and popular culture, Technology's role in media and society, Rhetorical and performance studies, Cultural aspects of social interaction.