Graduate Studies
Ph.D. Program
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- Graduate Faculty
- Ph.D. Dissertations
- Degree Plan Document (pdf)
- Ph.D. Handbook 2011-2012
- Ph.D. Handbook 2010-2011
- Ph.D. Handbook 2009-2010
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General Information
The University of Florida is dedicated to excellence in its Ph.D. program in mass communication. The program offers a course of study in an ideal setting for a quality educational experience.
The College of Journalism and Communications, proud of its award-winning student body and faculty, boasts the variety made possible by one of the largest enrollments in the country. Some 200 students engage in graduate and advanced studies, joining 2,700 undergraduates. Over 60 faculty members teach, conduct research, and provide service.
A message from the Associate Dean
If you are planning a visit to campus, I would be honored to take you to lunch to talk more about our program. I encourage you to come to campus to meet current graduate students and faculty, and to tour our building and UF's campus. It's a great way to become familiar with the program and UF!
Purpose of the Doctoral Program
The Ph.D. degree is a research degree. The Ph.D. program is designed to help develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills so graduates can make important contributions to understanding mass communication. Faculty members help students lay the foundation for a lifetime of significant, creative work.
The doctoral program prepares students for a variety of opportunities in mass communication. Graduates are expected to teach at colleges and universities; conduct research for organizations in advertising, journalism, public relations, telecommunication, and other mass communication fields; do consulting; and conduct research and contribute to policy in government and private organizations. Doctoral students in the College of Journalism and Communications gain valuable experience in both teaching and research. Assistantships help prepare students for academic and other research positions. Students in the program have consistently been among the nation's leaders in winning top-paper awards at national and regional scholarly meetings.
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