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The Radio-Television-Film doctoral program focuses on analytical and contextual examination of media content, industries, and cultural impacts. You'll work with internationally renowned faculty across diverse media studies specialties, gaining expertise in your selected area while preparing for a dynamic media environment. The program provides interdisciplinary training in media research methodologies with strong emphasis on teaching skills and career advancement.
The Media Studies PhD is an academic degree requiring coursework, qualifying examinations, and original dissertation research. Candidates should actively participate in academic conferences and generate publishable scholarly work. Admission to this program requires prior completion of a master's degree.
Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution. A grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate work already completed.
The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Application deadline: December 01 for fall