Overview

Our graduate students in the Communication Arts and Sciences program at the Pennsylvania State University conduct research investigating how communication influences attitudes and behavior, relationship development and family dynamics, public life and public memory, democratic decision making, and struggles for social justice.

The most recent assessment of doctoral programs conducted by the National Communication Association ranked our program in the top five for rhetorical studies, interpersonal and small group communication.

Learning outcomes

Graduates will demonstrate command of the history of and current developments in rhetorical or communication science theory and methods.
Graduates will demonstrate the capacity to organize, synthesize, and critique the theoretical and methodological literature relevant to their area of disciplinary specialization.
Graduates will formulate and execute an independent research project that significantly furthers knowledge and theory in rhetoric or communication science.
Graduates will articulate ideas, arguments, and evidence with clarity, creativity, and compatibility with the conventions of the discipline in oral and visual presentations and written formats.
Graduates will develop professional practices through department service, conference participation, and disciplinary engagement.
Graduates will display capacity to deliver effective undergraduate and graduate instruction, including course design and delivery.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Public Address
Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
Issues in Rhetorical Theory
Democratic Deliberation
Small Group Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Lifespan Communication
Communication Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
The minimum undergraduate preparation is 12 credits in communication studies/speech communication.
Students must submit scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46796 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46796 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

25966 USD / year

≈ 25966 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Financing

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