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USA, Tennessee
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1794
Total Students: 36,304 +
Main Campus Address
Knoxville, TN 37996, United States
The PhD with a major in communication and information is intended to prepare scholars for research, teaching, administration, and service in the fields of communication and information. The goal of the PhD program is to prepare graduates for positions in research-intensive institutions. This preparation will also enable them to work at other types of educational institutions and industry positions. Doctoral students develop publishable research in their coursework and provide evidence of publishable research prior to taking comprehensive exams. Graduates are expected to be competent in using at least one research method and should be literate in statistics. The program includes training in the foundational origins and contemporary literature of communication and information theories and professions. The program offers the opportunity for students to learn to be good teachers and to participate in service and outreach activities.
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Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)
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36 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2024 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Not Available | |
may 2025 | Not Available |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 32,208
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL GRE
Work Permit:
Program Level: Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 32,208
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL GRE
Work Permit:
Program Level: Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 32,208
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL GRE
Work Permit:
Program Level: Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)
Duration: 36 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 32,208
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL GRE
Work Permit:
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