If you’re interested in applying for our Ph.D. program at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, here’s what you’ll need to provide:

• A completed online application.
• Academic record, especially work done at the master’s level.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Written statement explaining why you want to pursue this degree, with career hopes and expectations.
• Resume showing professional experience.
• Writing sample(s).
• A completed master’s degree or one close to completion. It doesn’t have to be in journalism or mass communications, although if not, additional coursework might be required.
• GRE scores (optional).

Students who are admitted usually have:

• At least a 3.0 grade point average for undergraduate and graduate school.
• At least one year, and often much more, experience as a journalism/mass communication professional.
• A working knowledge of statistical reasoning. If you haven’t taken a course in descriptive or inferential statistics, you’ll need to do so either before enrolling or during your first or second semester.
• If you're an international student, you will need to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 100 or score a 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Those with a degree from an English-speaking institution are eligible for an exemption from this requirement.