The Office for Graduate Studies administers the doctoral degree
in communication offered by the college. (Master’s degrees
are offered by each of the departments in the college. Information
about those degrees can be found in the departmental web sites:
Journalism; Advertising
and Public Relations; Telecommunication
and Film; Communication
Studies; and School
of Library and Information Studies) The doctor of philosophy
degree is designed to
- prepare communication scholars for positions
of leadership in education, public service, the media, and other
communication-related fields
- add to a student's usable body of knowledge
in a chosen area of specialization within the field of communication
- develop each student's research, teaching,
and professional capabilities
- promote scholarly achievement and advancement
of knowledge in the field, through basic and applied research
The Office of Graduate Studies is headed by Jennings Bryant (right), associate dean for graduate studies and CIS Distinguished Research Professor and Ronald Reagan chair of broadcasting. He is assisted by Diane Shaddix, administrative assistant (phone: (205) 348-8593; fax: (205) 348-6774.
Office for Graduate Studies College of Communication P. O. Box 870172 478 Phifer Hall Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172 |
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