Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] [Communication and Information] From Kent State University

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
• Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
• Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of an area of expertise within one or more disciplines within the field of communication and information.
• Produce doctoral dissertations that advance existing areas of scholarly investigation within the field of communication and information.
• Be prepared to succeed as research-oriented, tenure-track faculty at research universities.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication graduate program are prepared for careers in teaching, research, and public service. Potential employers of program graduates include colleges and universities, private industry, and governmental agencies.

Career Placements:

Associate Professor at University of Arizona, Assistant Professor at Ohio University, Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech, Instruction Design Coordinator, Assistant Professor at Oregon State University, Instructor at City University, Associate Professor at Zhejiang University