Overview

Beginning with a common set of foundational courses, students in this Communication program from Florida State University will encounter a range of philosophical, theoretical, and methodological approaches to communication scholarship. A major goal of the program is for students to gain knowledge of and an appreciation for the complexities and interdependencies within communication inquiry.

To that end, students will gain a critical, historical, and theoretical grounding in the broad communication discipline and then will pursue more advanced study through doctoral-level seminars, directed independent studies, and supervised research experiences. The program emphasis is communication theory and research.

Career Opportunities

students may choose to use the degree to launch a career in research, consultancy, not-for-profit organizations, governmental affairs, or one of the various communication-related industries. Regardless of the student’s chosen career path, the primary objective for all will be to become an independent and original scholar.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Communication Theory

Quantitative Research Methods in Communication

Philosophy of Inquiry and Pedagogy

Qualitative Methods in Communication Research

Colloquium in Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

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International: we recommend that you submit your application early to allow time for processing of international documents, including visas.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

72 - 78 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 73 other PhDs in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the University Admissions Office’s Online Application Form.
Pay a non-refundable application fee of $30
Submit a completed Residency Affidavit
Arrange for two copies of official transcripts to be sent from each college or university attended.
An excellent undergraduate academic record, from accredited universities, to include a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, doctoral applicants should have a minimum of a 3.3 in their master’s degree work.
Verbal and Quantitative GRE scores.
Three letters of recommendation.
A personal statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21114 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21114 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8622 USD / year

≈ 8622 USD / year

Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

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