Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,625
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our doctoral program offers a rigorous research-focused curriculum where students develop expertise in communication studies, producing innovative findings within their specialized research domains. The program is designed to cultivate future academics with exceptional research capabilities and teaching proficiency. We maintain a 95% doctoral completion rate among enrolled students, along with a perfect employment record across academic institutions, government agencies, and private sector organizations.
Doctoral Program Educational Outcomes
Attain comprehensive understanding of fundamental theories, principles, and seminal works in communication studies.
Develop, implement, and share novel research that advances communication theory and expands the discipline's knowledge foundation.
Acquire advanced presentation techniques to effectively convey complex concepts and research results to both scholarly and general audiences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum GPA 3.0 preferred
Admission procedures for students who have completed the MA degree elsewhere and wish to become PhD candidates are identical to the departmental requirements outlined for MA candidates Only those applicants who show evidence of a clear likelihood of successful doctoral work are admitted
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
Three letters of recommendation which should come from qualified people former or present instructors who can attest to your ability to complete graduate study
Statement of purpose no more than 500 words
Writing sample should be scholarly but can be on a topic of your choice The sample can be relatively short but must be no more than 25 pages
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
International applicants must submit either TOEFL or IETS scores. The required TOEFL scores are 550 paper-based, 80 internet-based. The IELTS must be 5.5 or higher.
Admission procedures for students who have completed the MA degree elsewhere and wish to become PhD candidates are identical to the departmental requirements outlined for MA candidates Only those applicants who show evidence of a clear likelihood of successful doctoral work are admitted
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
Three letters of recommendation which should come from qualified people former or present instructors who can attest to your ability to complete graduate study
Statement of purpose no more than 500 words
Writing sample should be scholarly but can be on a topic of your choice The sample can be relatively short but must be no more than 25 pages
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
International applicants must submit either TOEFL or IETS scores. The required TOEFL scores are 550 paper-based, 80 internet-based. The IELTS must be 5.5 or higher.
Tuition
USD
23,625