Doctor of Philososphy [PhD] (Communication Studies)
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$30,182 /Yr
- The Department of Communication Studies (formerly Speech Communication) offers programs leading to the MA and PhD degrees. Students focus on either an Interpersonal & Health or Rhetorical Studies track. The goals of graduate education in the Department of Communication Studies are to provide students with tools for generating new knowledge about human communication, to cultivate highly developed skills in transmitting knowledge about communication to various constituencies in need of that information, and to foster an attitude of eager inquiry and service.
- Graduate education in this Department is particularly founded upon the ideal that each advanced learner’s individual interests and talents can be recognized, nourished, and honed in a climate of rigorous study. Consistent with this ideal, the Department encourages graduate students to engage in individually tailored interdisciplinary study.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For Fall 2027 Intake - Dec 15, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $30182 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Books and supply | $758 |
| Other Fees | $950 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $30848 |
| 2023 | $25578 |
| 2022 | $12593 |
| 2021 | $24724 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Fall 2027 Intake | Dec 15, 2026 |
Required Document List
Complete Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
A copy of the Passport
Personal Statement
Specific Essays and Short Answers
Two Letters of Recommendation

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Washington DC Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |














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