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OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

Mass Communication - PHD (Media Arts and Studies)


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Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication

Mass Communication – Media Arts and Studies – PH5307

School of Media Arts and Studies
Schoonover Center
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
mediaschool@ohiou.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall

Program Overview

The intention of the Ph.D. program is to develop academic and professional leaders who produce scholarship, influence policy, and train media professionals around the world. The School of Media Arts and Studies and the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism jointly offer doctoral programs in Mass Communication. Applicants indicate which of the schools fits their research interests and apply there. In the School of Media Arts and Studies doctoral students specialize in research areas related to international media, media industries & management, or media studies in society, technology and culture. Expected time to degree with full-time study is three years.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to demonstrate superior research skills and participate in submissions to refereed journals, superior analytic and interpretive skills, an effective scholarly writing ability, and superior understanding of theory and practice as they pertain to media.

Further Information

Link to Program:  http://mediaschool.ohio.edu/doctoral

Admission Requirements

  • University requirements, earned M.A./M.S. degree with 3.0 GPA
  • MDIA Ph.D. does not require GRE
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample
  • Personal statement of purpose

International Students

This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to the program.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete a total of 90 credit hours (including those from the relevant master’s degree) as follows:

Area of Specialization


Students must complete a minimum of 16 hours of coursework representing an area of MDIA specialization, selected in consultation with their advisor.

Secondary Area


Students must complete a minimum of 8 hours of coursework representing a secondary area specialization, selected in consultation with their advisor.

Research Tools


Students must complete a minimum of 8 hours of coursework in research tools, selected in consultation with their advisor. Research methods courses in the Foundation may not count toward this requirement.

Other Requirements


Students may need to complete other courses as required by the student’s plan of study. All students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination.

Culminating Experience


Students must complete and successfully defend a dissertation.

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