The Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Public Affairs is an innovative, interdisciplinary program, the only one in the country to focus exclusively on media and politics. The program produces graduates who excel in the research, teaching and practice of public affairs communication and provides experience in real-world strategic public affairs problems, mastery in social science inquiry, and the effective communication of research results. It will make the school unique in its ability to turn out professionals and scholars at the highest level. The Manship School accepts Ph.D. applicants for the fall semester only.
Admission is highly competitive.
Thus, compliance with the minimum admission standards listed below does not guarantee acceptance into the Ph.D. program. Applications are accepted for fall admissions only. Although the Manship School may consider applications received after the deadline, applications must be received by January 25th in order to receive earlyl consideration for assistantships and fellowships. The School will consider applications for part-time study, but applicants must meet university admission requirements. A letter in which the applicant describes his or her objectives in pursuing the Ph.D. degree, career goals, and research interests.