Media and Communication, Ph.D.

About the Media and Communication Doctoral Program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Media and Communication degree is designed to prepare students for careers in communications research and academia. Doctoral study includes coursework in theory and research about communication processes and effects. Completion of the Doctor of Philosophy degree requires 87 hours of graduate study beyond the baccalaureate degree or 60 hours beyond the Master of Arts degree, including 12 hours dedicated to a traditional research-based dissertation.

The Ph.D. in Media and Communication at Texas Tech focuses on the integration of different approaches to the study of media and communication. While coursework is broadly focused on media and communication, students may concentrate in the areas of advertising, communication studies, electronic media, journalism or public relations. Each student is required to acquire at least some background in all areas of media and communication.