大众传播哲学博士

大众传播博士学位由研究生院授予。该计划在文理学院的新闻与大众传播学院提供。新闻与大众传播学院的博士学位课程提供研究方法，传播理论和教学技能方面的培训。该计划的学生为从事教师和行业研究人员的职业做准备。博士课程强调跨学科研究，在教师的指导下针对学生的兴趣量身定制课程和研究。
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Mass Communication requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. The program provides training in research methods, communication theory, and teaching skills. Students in this program prepare for careers as professors, teachers and industry researchers. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary studies, with coursework and research tailored to each student's interests under the guidance of faculty members. The school offers several areas of strength to support graduate student research:<br><br>critical and cultural studies <br>sports media<br>global media<br>health communication<br>journalism studies<br>digital media<br><br>A candidate for a doctoral degree is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the field of communication and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline in an appropriate time frame.<br><br>Make an original and substantial contribution to the discipline: think originally and independently to develop concepts and methodologies, and identify new research opportunities within the field of communication.<br>Demonstrate advanced research skills: synthesize existing knowledge, identify and access appropriate resources and other sources of relevant information, critically analyze and evaluate one's own findings and those of others, master application of existing research methodologies, techniques, and technical skills, and communicate in a style appropriate to the field of communication.<br>Demonstrate commitment to advancing the values of scholarship: keep abreast of current advances within one's field and related areas, show commitment to personal professional development through engagement in professional societies and other knowledge transfer modes, and show a commitment to creating an environment that supports learning through teaching, collaborative inquiry, mentoring, or demonstration.<br>Demonstrate professional skills: adhere to ethical standards in the discipline and listen, give, and receive feedback effectively.