1. Completion of the core module (9 credits), including COMM 500 Graduate Studies in Communication, 501 Theories of Communication, COMM 502 Research Methods in Communication.
2. Completion of the theory module (9 credits), including COMM 508 Rhetorical and Communication Theory, COMM 509 Media and Mass Communication Theory, one course from the nine interdisciplinary theory courses.
3. Scholarly Tools Module (9 credits), including: COMM 510 Advanced Research Methods in Communication or COMM 520 Criticism and Communication plus one interdisciplinary qualitative tools course, and one interdisciplinary quantitative tools course.
4. Completion of the major module (9 credits) includes three interrelated courses, chosen in consultation with and approved by your faculty adviser.  
5. Completion of an elective module (9 credits).
6. Comprehensive examination, taken over your first 36 credit hours of coursework.
7. Completion of the Ph.D. dissertation (15 credits).

Total Ph.D. Credits (including 30 credits from Master’s or related field): 90 credits.

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