Richardson,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication in Richardson United States | University of Texas at Dallas
University of Texas at Dallas
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Richardson United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,294
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC) PhD program caters to individuals pursuing advanced academic research or seeking to create innovative artistic, cultural, or commercial solutions using digital technologies and new media forms. Featuring an interdisciplinary faculty and a curriculum blending theoretical study with hands-on creation, the program nurtures visionary academics, research-driven creators, and cross-disciplinary investigators.
This doctoral program serves both aspiring educators aiming to teach arts-and-technology subjects at higher education institutions and innovators developing groundbreaking digital/emerging media applications. It champions the integration of imaginative and analytical approaches, bridging conceptual frameworks with real-world implementation. PhD candidates typically complete at least 60 credit hours (including 42 coursework credits and 18 dissertation credits) post-master's degree, successfully pass comprehensive exams, and defend an original dissertation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Degree requirements: Previous academic degree (BA or BS, MA or MFA) in an appropriate field (i.e., Art, Computer Science).
GPA: 3.3 (especially in upper-division undergraduate and graduate work)
English proficiency requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (Internet-based test) Minimum score: 80
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) Minimum score: 550
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Minimum score: 6.5
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Minimum score: 67
Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center
Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 105
Deadlines: For priority consideration for admission and funding, the last day to begin a doctoral program application is January 6. Completed applications to the doctoral program must be received on or before January 15. Students are accepted for the fall semester only.
Tuition
USD
33,294