Communication (Ph.D.)

Wayne State University

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in communication is designed to establish and maintain high standards of scholarly activity while providing excellence in academic instruction at both the theoretical and applied levels. The doctoral program encompasses the full range of quantitative, qualitative, rhetorical and critical approaches to the study of communication in which each student is focused through a Plan of Work that fits the student's interests.Alumni of the program are skilled researchers, practitioners, creative artists, critical consumers and thoughtful observers of communication processes. While many serve as recognized scholars and educators throughout the country and world, others occupy responsible positions as communication and creative professionals in business and industry, government and academia.We also offer a dual-title Ph.D. in Communication and Urban Sustainability. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program in Communication can apply to earn a Ph.D. in Communication with a dual-title in Urban Sustainability. This dual-title degree is designed to prepare researchers and professionals to solve challenging urban problems that require working across disciplines. Students enrolled in this dual title program will take courses in topics and develop specific skills relating to urban sustainability across several departments. Students in the program will also undertake activities such as community service, participate in colloquiums, and prepare a funding proposal related to urban sustainability.

College of Fine Performing and Communication Arts