PhD in Communication Studies
Superior University’s Ph.D. in Mass Communication program is designed with the huge growth of viewership, technical variety, and social relevance in mind. This Ph.D. program is mostly multidisciplinary, relying on theories and methodologies from a variety of social science fields as they apply to both old and new media. This program’s objective is to provide the best quality graduate research training in media and communications, as well as to conduct innovative social science research in the subject, with a focus on the interaction between media, technology, and social change.
- Course Duration: 3 Years
- Total Credit Hours: 54
- Semester: 6
| Semester | Courses | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | OCS801110 - Advanced Methods in Mass Communication Research | 3 | Compulsory |
| 1st | OCS801120 - Media debates: Issues in Media and communication | 3 | Compulsory |
| 1st | OCS801130 - Information Management | 3 | Compulsory |
| 2nd | OCS801140 - Dissertation Writing Techniques | 3 | Compulsory |
| 2nd | OCS801150 - Research Seminar/Research Practicum | 3 | Compulsory |
| 2nd | Elective I | ||
| OCS801210 - Theories of Influences on Media Content | 3 | Elective |
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| OCS801220 - Political Communication | 3 | Elective |
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| OCS801230 - Media and Society | 3 | Elective |
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| OCS801240 - Media and Globalization | 3 | Elective |
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| OCS801250 - Data Analysis and Interpretation | 3 | Elective |
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| 3rd to 6th | OCS801310 - Thesis | 36 | Compulsory |
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