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Doctoral Degree Program (PhD)

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Emphasizes the scholarly, scientific study of the communication process.

As a PhD student in Communication, you will learn cutting-edge social scientific methods from leading scholars in the field. The program emphasizes the scholarly, scientific study of the communication process, with coursework focusing on communication theory and research methodologies. The program prepares students to assume research-oriented positions in academia, business and government. View a sample Graduate Program by semester.

Doctoral Program in Communication

  • 10/21/22 About the Doctoral Program
  • 9/15/17 Curriculum and Requirements
  • 12/7/18 Course Descriptions
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  • 5/20/21 International Student Admissions
  • 12/12/22 Scholarships and Fellowships
  • 10/21/22 Job Placements
  • 10/20/22 FAQs
  • 7/15/19 Apply Online

Contact Information

Applicants are encouraged to visit the department and discuss their academic goals with graduate faculty members. For questions or additional Graduate Program information, contact:

Dr. Hua (Helen) Wang
Director of Graduate Studies
Office: 309 Baldy Hall
Phone: (716) 645-1501
Email: hwang23@buffalo.edu

Rosemarie Gryckiewicz
Graduate Program Coordinator
Office: 359 Baldy Hall
Phone: (716) 645-1505
Fax: (716) 645-2086
Email: rfg@buffalo.edu

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Department of Communication

University at Buffalo, North Campus, 359 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, New York 14260-1020
Phone: (716) 645-2141; Fax: (716) 645-2086
Email: ub-communication@buffalo.edu

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