Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Journalism 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
25,043
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
As a pioneer in journalism education and research, the School granted its inaugural Ph.D. in 1934. Our doctoral alumni enhance businesses, media organizations, communication agencies, and various institutions through their scholarly work and theoretical expertise, extending beyond academic roles. Doctoral candidates:
pursue research alongside internationally acclaimed faculty,
partner with top-tier scholars and professionals in journalism and strategic communication,
develop teaching skills while working with distinguished faculty members
The eight specialized research tracks equip our Ph.D. students for academic and professional careers:
Big Data Analytics
Health Communication Studies
Journalism Research
Media Historical Studies
Media Law, Ethics, and Policy Analysis
Media Sociology Research
Science Communication Studies
Strategic Communication Management
Choosing an appropriate Ph.D. program is a significant choice. At Missouri's School of Journalism, students receive essential guidance and career support. Our alumni hold leadership and faculty positions globally, including deanships, department chairs, and professorships. Recent graduates now teach at institutions like Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Iowa, Colorado, Louisiana State, Georgia, and other accredited journalism schools.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Minimum GPA 3.0 undergraduate 3.5 graduate
Applicants should have an earned masters degree or will be earned by their selected start term and a demonstrated interest education or professional experience in journalism advertising public relations mass communication or a related field A degree bachelors or masters in one of those fields or two years of fulltime professional media experience is preferred All required information must be received before the admission review can begin Applicants may be required to participate in an interview with the doctoral faculty as part of the review process Students who did not write a thesis in their masters program may be required to complete a project to demonstrate their ability to do independent research
IELTS- 7, TOEFL - 100
Applicants should have an earned masters degree or will be earned by their selected start term and a demonstrated interest education or professional experience in journalism advertising public relations mass communication or a related field A degree bachelors or masters in one of those fields or two years of fulltime professional media experience is preferred All required information must be received before the admission review can begin Applicants may be required to participate in an interview with the doctoral faculty as part of the review process Students who did not write a thesis in their masters program may be required to complete a project to demonstrate their ability to do independent research
IELTS- 7, TOEFL - 100
Tuition
USD
25,043