Graduate Studies
Information about graduate studies in the College of Communications at Penn State.
How to Apply
Application Deadline for Fall 2010 admission:
January 10, 2010
The Penn State College of Communications offers three graduate degree programs:
Ph.D. in Mass Communications- critical and cultural studies
- international communications
- law, government and politics
- media effects
- strategic communications
- telecommunications, technology and information policy
- Media Studies
- Telecommunications Studies
Information for Prospective Students
In a recent national survey, the College was ranked first among doctoral programs in mass communications and media studies based on the scholarly productivity of the program faculty. (The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 12, 2007).
Other Recent Accolades
Faculty Member Videos: "In Their Own Words"
- Michael Elavsky, Department of Film-Video and Media Studies
LATEST NEWS
- Marie Hardin, Department of Journalism
- S. Shyam Sundar, Department of Telecommunications (student-produced profile)
Research Centers
- Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication
- John Curley Center for Sports Journalism
- Don Davis Program in Ethical Leadership
- Institute for Information Policy
- Jimirro Center for the Study of Media Influence
- Media Effects Research Lab
- Pennsylvania Center for the First Amendment
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Associate Dean John Nichols and Associate Professor Jeanne Hall present the 2009 Graduate Teaching Award to Murali Balaji.