{"id":7846,"date":"2021-11-11T11:24:47","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T17:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/webid2-test-lsweb\/?post_type=program&#038;p=702"},"modified":"2025-10-10T15:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T20:51:41","slug":"communication-phd","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/communication\/academics\/communication-phd\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication, PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Communication, PhD                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">PhD<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<text>\n  \n<p>The Department of Communication offers MA and PhD programs.\u00a0The Doctor of Philosophy in Communication provides study and training for entry into academic or professional careers that would necessitate theory-driven basic or applied research on communication practices and outcomes. The program\u2019s thrust emphasizes studying the effects of professional communication practices on organizational goals and structure, the processes of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution, and the conduct of civic practice and public communication.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Certificate<\/h2>\n<ul>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/administrative-leadership\/teaching-learning-higher-education-graduate-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  \n\n<\/text>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md uwm-c-link--arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/communication\/students\/graduate\/phd-program\/\"><strong>Learn more about the PhD program.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Doctoral<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"..\/..\/students\/graduate\/phd-program\/how-to-apply-to-the-phd-program\/\" rel=\"\">How to Apply<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>\/**\/<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-new-to-milwaukee\"><strong>New to Milwaukee?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Milwaukee is a bustling city and metro area with a smaller town vibe. Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, recreational opportunities abound all year round. Parks, beaches, bike trails, water sports and more are enjoyed by residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant scene is hopping, and Milwaukee is known as a foodie city. From casual to fine dining, food lovers will find no shortage of choices across all types of cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milwaukee also hosts countless music and ethnic festivals throughout the year and boasts a large number of concert venues from small intimate clubs to large arenas, all of which bring in today&#8217;s hottest acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area offers all of the amenities of any large city at a lower cost than comparably sized areas. Housing choices range from urban city living to suburban homes to rural areas, all within a reasonable commute from campus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-6278\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/communication\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2021\/11\/Milwaukee_139288202.jpg\" \n                alt=\"Milwaukee skyline\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/communication\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2021\/11\/Milwaukee_139288202.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/communication\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2021\/11\/Milwaukee_139288202-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-communication-doctoral-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-communication-doctoral-academic-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Academic Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-communication-doctoral-other-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Other Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-communication-doctoral-financial-support\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Financial Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-communication-doctoral-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><p>Application to all graduate programs are completed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/admission\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School<\/a>. Please see their website for detailed information about the application process and contact them with questions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>We also have provided information about applying to one of the Communication graduate programs and our admissions criteria:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/communication\/students\/graduate\/phd-program\/how-to-apply-to-the-phd-program\/\">How to apply for the PhD in Communication<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<h2>Admission Requirements\u00a0<\/h2>\n <h3>Application Deadlines<\/h3> <p>Application deadlines vary by program, please review the <a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/program-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\">application deadline chart<\/a> for specific programs. Other important dates and deadlines can be found by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/onestop\/dates-and-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\">One Stop calendars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Admission<\/h3> <p>An applicant must meet\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/admission\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate School requirements<\/a>, hold a master\u2019s degree in communication or a related field, and meet these departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program in regular status:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.33 (B+) in course work for the master\u2019s degree.<\/li> \t<li>Submit a reason statement describing your qualifications and reasons for applying to this program, as well as the fit between your interests and department offerings.\u00a0<\/li> \t<li>Submit your curriculum vitae outlining relevant qualifications, employment, and scholarly and professional activity.<\/li> \t<li>Submit letters of recommendation from at least three (3) communication professionals attesting to the student\u2019s capability to perform satisfactorily at the doctoral level (academic references preferred).<\/li> \t<li>Submit a writing sample that demonstrates the applicant\u2019s analytical and critical thinking skills.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Applicants lacking the requisite GPA, and those without the Master of Arts\/Science in Communication (or an equivalent degree) may be considered for admission on probation, and may be required to complete preparatory coursework.<\/p> <h3>Reapplication\/Readmission<\/h3> <p>Students who receive the MA in Communication from 51ÁÔÆæ must reapply to be considered for admission to the PhD program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-communication-doctoral-academic-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<h2>Credits and Courses<\/h2> <p>To fulfill the credit requirement for the PhD in Communication, a student must complete at least 54 credits beyond the master\u2019s degree, of which at least 48 credits must be in courses numbered 700 or above. Thirty-six (36) credits must be taken from the Communication Department. Students may complete 6 credit hours in courses below 700 offered outside the Department of Communication. Courses taken toward a master\u2019s degree will not apply to the doctoral program of studies. The 54 credits must be distributed as follows:<\/p> <table class=\"sc_courselist\"> <caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption> <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"\/> <col class=\"titlecol\"\/> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/> <\/colgroup> <thead> <tr class=\"hidden noscript\"> <th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th> <th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th> <th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">Select a minimum of 6 credits from communication research tools in courses numbered 900 or above <sup>1<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">COMMUN\u00a0900<\/td><td>Philosophy and Practice of Communication<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">Select a minimum of 18 credits reflecting the student designing a thematic program of study combining theory and praxis in the study of communication processes<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">18<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">Select a minimum of 24 additional elective credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">24<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td class=\"codecol\">COMMUN\u00a0990<\/td><td>Research and Thesis <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">54<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody> <\/table>  <dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">Students will determine additional research-tool credits in consultation with their advisor, so as to demonstrate methodological competence in their chosen area of study.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 2 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">No more than 6 credits of COMMUN\u00a0990 may be applied toward the 54-credit requirement.<\/p><\/dd><\/dl>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-communication-doctoral-other-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<h2>Additional Requirements<\/h2> <h3>Major Professor as Advisor<\/h3> <p>Initially, unless a student specifically requests a particular faculty member, all doctoral students are assigned an \u201cinterim\u201d advisor. After the completion of 12 credits, a student is required to designate a faculty member with specialized interests compatible with those of the student to act as the major professor. The major professor is expected to assist the student in planning the remainder of the program of studies, chair the student\u2019s preliminary examination committee, supervise the completion of the PhD dissertation, and conduct the dissertation defense meeting. All students should consult the departmental handbook for additional details on departmental policies and procedures.<\/p> <h3>Comprehensive Preliminary Examination<\/h3> <p>A student must pass all components of a comprehensive preliminary examination to be advanced to candidacy for the doctoral degree. The examining committee is responsible for setting an examination schedule agreeable to all parties subject to the constraints that:<\/p> <ol> \t<li>examinations must include at least 18 hours of questioning, and<\/li> \t<li>must be completed in no longer than two (2) calendar weeks.<\/li> <\/ol> <p>Each member of the examining committee must read and pass the student on all examination questions the faculty member contributes. The student must receive a passing evaluation from all members of the committee on the written portion of the examination in order to attempt an oral defense of the examination. An affirmative vote constitutes the committee\u2019s decision to advance the student to candidacy for the doctoral degree.<\/p> <p>Students who fail the doctoral preliminary examination may not proceed to the dissertation. The exam may be retaken only once. The preliminary examination must be successfully completed within five years of initial enrollment.<\/p> <h3>Dissertation<\/h3> <p>The candidate, under the supervision of the major professor and in collaboration with a dissertation committee, must write a dissertation that demonstrates the ability to formulate a research topic and pursue an independent and original investigation of the chosen topic. The practices for the dissertation will conform to the guidelines established by the 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School. The dissertation committee shall be composed of the major professor and four additional graduate faculty members (at least three of whom must be from the Communication Department\u2019s graduate faculty). The dissertation committee is responsible for assessing the dissertation project, which involves approving the dissertation prospectus proposal, reviewing working drafts of research in progress, and, finally, evaluating the candidate\u2019s ability to defend decisions made during the course of research. After submission of a reading copy of the dissertation to the faculty dissertation committee, the candidate and the major professor will schedule a committee meeting for the purpose of undertaking an oral defense of the dissertation work by the candidate. At the conclusion of the candidate\u2019s oral remarks, the dissertation committee will vote on passing the candidate\u2019s dissertation work. A majority of the committee must vote to approve the dissertation and recommend granting of the Doctor of Philosophy degree.<\/p> <h3>Residence<\/h3> <p>The student must meet minimum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/academic-policies-and-procedures\/doctoral-resources\/doctoral-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate School residence requirements<\/a>\u00a0of one continuous academic year of full-time graduate studies at 51ÁÔÆæ. This can be satisfied by completing at least 8 graduate credits in each of two consecutive semesters, or 6 or more graduate credits in each of three consecutive semesters, exclusive of summer sessions. 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