Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication

University of Maine

The Department of Communication and Journalism offers a PhD in Communication. The program enrolls approximately 10 doctoral students at a time and is designed for students looking to integrate the theory and research of Communication with a secondary concentration in another discipline such as Psychology, Sustainability Science, English, History, and more. Our successful PhD students are prepared to: become a faculty member or join an appropriate profession conduct research while utilizing theories and methods blended from different disciplines make linkages between disciplines and professions. The Department of Communication and Journalism offers an MA and PhD in Communication with two major areas of study: Communication and Media Studies. Doctoral students also choose an external concentration from areas such as Business, English, History, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Marine Sciences, and more. Both Communication and Media Studies tracks provide students with a broad understanding of historical and contemporary theories b) the research skills necessary to explore and contribute knowledge and c) the ability to apply their knowledge in varied settings. All students are expected to demonstrate a holistic understanding of theory and research and to be competent analysts of literature appropriate to their program of study.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences