Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication and Media Arts

Application Deadline: February 1 ( January 2 for funding priority)

Overview

The doctoral program engages students in the interdisciplinary study of global media within an intellectual community of scholars and media producers. Concepts and methods drawn from various research traditions in the field are compared and contrasted, while specialization in particular areas and approaches is open to students. Students receive an strong theoretical and methodological foundation through a flexible, college-wide program designed to produce outstanding scholars and teachers who make significant contributions to the understanding of mass media. Students work closely with nationally and internationally accomplished faculty members with expertise in a variety of media scholarship.

Application Materials Required:

1. Online Application (Most documents below can be uploaded directly through the application site.)
2. GRE Test Score
3. 3 Letters of Reference
4. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
5. Statements:Personal, Biographical, Research
6. Transcripts (3.25 minimum gpa-- originals must be sent vis post)
7. International applicants should have excellent English speaking and writing skills. Those who have not taken significant advanced study in programs taught in English will have to take the TOEFL or IELTS. Minimum scores: TOEFL: IBT-100, Computer-250, Paper- 600. IELTS: 7.0

Steps to Apply

1. Fill out the online application for the PhD degree program listed as Mass Communication and Media Arts and upload most required documents here:

http://www.gradschool.siuc.edu/application.html

1. Any other application materials including transcripts and media portfolios on disk should be sent via post to:

Questions

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Curriculum

60 credits including 36 credits of coursework and a 24-credit dissertation.  
Foundation Core:

• MCMA 504-3     Foundations of Mass Communication Theory
• MCMA 505-3     Theoretical Issues in Mass Communication
• MCMA 508-3     Conceptual Foundations of Research Methods
• MCMA 595-2   PhD Proseminar

Research Tools Courses:
9 credit hours of additional research methods courses taken, selected in consultation with the student’s faculty adviser. 

Emphasis Area:
15 credit hours of additional courses taken, selected in consultation with the student’s faculty adviser to build an emphasis.
Dissertation: 24 hours

• MCMA 600-32  Dissertation