Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Communication and Urban Sustainability in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Students accepted into the Communication Ph.D. program have the option to pursue a dual-title degree in Urban Sustainability. This interdisciplinary program equips researchers and professionals to address complex urban challenges through cross-disciplinary collaboration. Participants will study urban sustainability concepts and acquire specialized skills through courses spanning multiple departments. The curriculum includes hands-on experiences like community engagement, seminar participation, and developing grant proposals focused on urban sustainability. The program's structure aligns with the competency framework established by the Transformative Research in Urban Sustainability Training initiative.
This dual-title Ph.D. offers comprehensive interdisciplinary training, providing graduates with the expertise, professional connections, and applied abilities to thrive in the growing urban sustainability domain. Program alumni are well-prepared for careers in both academic and professional settings. They gain theoretical foundations, practical competencies, and analytical methodologies applicable to diverse communication fields—including crisis, environmental, health, organizational, and risk communication—opening doors to opportunities across higher education and various industries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Ph.D. program in Communication is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School of Wayne State University. Admission is
competitive and is based on an applicant's entire academic record. The stated requirements are minimum standards for consideration and do not guarantee admission. Applicants should be aware that application materials are subject to close review and that evidence of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, can be grounds to deny admission. Admission to the Ph.D. program requires that the applicant at the minimum have (a) an undergraduate degree in communication or a closely related field, (b) an M.A. degree in communication or a closely related field, (c) a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the M.A. degree, and (d) strong writing and analytical skills. The Ph.D. application requires a completed application form, transcripts, statement of purpose, writing sample, and letters of recommendation. Applicants should complete the online Application for Graduate Admission. A sample of written scholarship that cites academic scholarship, such as a term paper, M.A. thesis, manuscript in progress, conference paper, or published journal article or book chapter. Three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant's
scholarly potential. These also must be submitted through the online application system. An academic curriculum vitae or professional resume is recommended but not required. International applicants whose native language is not English or applicants whose undergraduate degree is not from an English-speaking country are also required to submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo scores to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Scores must be within five years of the date of proposed admission. Unofficial scores should be uploaded to the online application site prior to the official scores being sent. The minimum acceptable score is 100 on the TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT), 7 on the IELTS, and 110 on Duolingo.
competitive and is based on an applicant's entire academic record. The stated requirements are minimum standards for consideration and do not guarantee admission. Applicants should be aware that application materials are subject to close review and that evidence of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, can be grounds to deny admission. Admission to the Ph.D. program requires that the applicant at the minimum have (a) an undergraduate degree in communication or a closely related field, (b) an M.A. degree in communication or a closely related field, (c) a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the M.A. degree, and (d) strong writing and analytical skills. The Ph.D. application requires a completed application form, transcripts, statement of purpose, writing sample, and letters of recommendation. Applicants should complete the online Application for Graduate Admission. A sample of written scholarship that cites academic scholarship, such as a term paper, M.A. thesis, manuscript in progress, conference paper, or published journal article or book chapter. Three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant's
scholarly potential. These also must be submitted through the online application system. An academic curriculum vitae or professional resume is recommended but not required. International applicants whose native language is not English or applicants whose undergraduate degree is not from an English-speaking country are also required to submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo scores to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Scores must be within five years of the date of proposed admission. Unofficial scores should be uploaded to the online application site prior to the official scores being sent. The minimum acceptable score is 100 on the TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT), 7 on the IELTS, and 110 on Duolingo.
Tuition
USD
28,116