Ph.D. in Journalism 3 Years / Credit Hours 72 Weekly Classes

A course in mass communication that is considered to be at the doctoral level is known as a Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication or a Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication.

The objective of the doctoral program is to instruct professionals and educators in the methodical research of a variety of themes and problems pertaining to their field of study in order to present fresh and novel perspectives. Journalism, Mass Communication, Electronic Media (radio and television), New Media, and Media Studies are all included in the program's comprehensive coverage.

Students will emerge from the program with a robust understanding of the field as a result of an in-depth investigation of the many theories and methodologies that have an impact on the direction and breadth of mass communication research. Students are actively encouraged to develop their own theoretical and methodological approaches to research in the field of mass communication, as well as to engage and cooperate with our faculty members from a variety of disciplines on cutting-edge research in the field of mass communication within the context of global and multicultural contexts.

Here is a general course outline for a Ph.D. in Journalism:

Year 1: -

Semester 1: - Foundations of Journalism Studies - Research Methods in Journalism - Journalism Theory and History - Academic Writing and Publishing -

Semester 2: - Qualitative Research Methods - Quantitative Research Methods - Journalism and Society - Specialized Journalism (e.g. investigative, data, or multimedia)

Year 2: -

Semester 1: - Advanced Journalism Theory - Journalism and Culture - Media and Communication Studies - Research Design and Proposal Writing -

Semester 2: - Fieldwork and Data Collection - Data Analysis and Interpretation - Writing and Publishing the Dissertation - Teaching and Pedagogy in Journalism

Year 3-5: - Original research and dissertation writing - Participation in academic conferences and workshops - Teaching assistantships or instructor roles - Completion of the dissertation and final defense

Electives: - Digital Journalism and Media - Journalism and Social Justice - International Journalism - Media Law and Ethics - Science and Health Journalism

Assessment: - Coursework and grades - Comprehensive exams - Dissertation proposal and defense - Final dissertation and oral defense

Career Opportunities: - University professor or researcher - Journalism researcher or critic - Media consultant or analyst - Journalism educator or trainer - Academic writer or editor