Communication PhD

The program is designed to prepare qualified students for college and university teaching and for careers in communication research.  The program emphasizes communication theory, research methods, and the application of knowledge in the field to identify, analyze and propose solutions for communication problems.  The program requires at least three academic years of full-time course work, beyond the baccalaureate, in addition to the dissertation.

Degree Level: PhD

Department: Communication

School or College: College of Arts and Sciences

Required Credentials: Official transcripts, 3 Letters of recommendation, GRE exam, Statement of goals, Writing sample

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: February 1
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: February 1

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not available
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: Not available

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not available
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: Not available

Grad Bulletin URL:

http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/communication_phd.htm

Departmental Website:

http://www.albany.edu/communication/phd-program.php