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The doctoral program is structured to maintain equilibrium between acquiring comprehensive knowledge in communication studies and focusing on a specialized research area for the dissertation. While program guidelines support these dual objectives, the graduate student and their advisory committee bear principal responsibility for shaping the academic path. This approach offers students and committees sufficient adaptability to customize the curriculum according to individual requirements and academic pursuits. Originating from rhetorical studies, the communication field includes coursework examining rhetorical principles. This concentration also encompasses classes in rhetorical analysis and contemporary communication critique methodologies.