New York University offers a Ph.D. in Media, Culture and Communication. The five-year program teaches students about the communication processes and global flaws of the media. The curriculum covers topics in cultural theory and criticism, media, institutions and technologies,and rhetoric, politics and public advocacy. Students must also participate in doctoral seminars that focus on research methods and the approaches to use in their dissertations.
New York University
239 Greene Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-998-5191
nyu.edu
The Ph.D. in Media, Technology and Society at Northwestern University offers students opportunities to study and research the media and other communication technologies. While most applicants have a master's degree, those without this degree must complete nine additional courses. In addition to focusing on core media courses, students are also encouraged to take courses from other departments to widen their educational depth. Much of the curriculum consists of seminars that require students to perform research and to write critical reviews of different topics.
Northwestern University
2240 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-7023
northwestern.edu
The University of Texas at Austin's Ph.D. in Media Studies focuses on media technology, global media, film and television studies, media literacy and new media. Students must complete 48 hours of study and are guaranteed four years of funding in a teaching or research assistantship. The program combines the methodological and theoretical approaches of cultural studies, humanities and social sciences, and students learn about the role and impact that media have on culture. Students are also required to present a dissertation on a media-related topic to a committee of five faculty members.
University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station A0800
Austin, TX 78712
512-471-4071
utexas.edu