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Northwestern University, Department of Communication Studies

Critical Cultural Communication (including Gender/Race/LGBTQ+ Communication) Mass Communication/Media Studies (including New Media) Rhetoric
Northwestern University

overview of program

A Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Northwestern University draws on preeminent scholarship in both the humanities and social sciences traditions. The program is designed for those intending to pursue a teaching and research career in higher education. Both research areas of the department brings students in contact with the innovative, award-winning scholars that make up the faculty of Northwestern’s Communication Studies department. Assumptions will be challenged as students develop solid methodology; insight will deepen as students are supported by academic excellence.

Carnegie Classification: R1

Modes Offered: In-person

Professional Development: $850/year

Communication doctorates conferred between 2020-25: 30

Contact information

Director of Graduate Studies

Dr. Gabrielle Anspach

Frances Searle Building

2240 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208

Email
website

  • Digital/New Media/Communication Technology
  • Health Communication
  • Cultural Studies
  • Political Communication
  • Intercultural/International Communication
  • Gender/Sexuality Studies

Library Information

 

Additional Resources

QS World University Rankings—Communication & Media Studies 

  • #18 of 200 World Universities

URAP University Rankings—Language, Communication & Culture

  • #24 of 300 World Universities

  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Essay(s)/Personal Statement
  • Academic Writing Sample
  • Resume or CV

Meet the Faculty

  • Becker Distinguished Service Award, 2015
  • Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching in Higher Education, 2011
  • Brommel Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Family Communication, 2000
  • Diamond Anniversary Book Award, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2021
  • Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award, 2015
  • Cushman Memorial Award, 2010
  • Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, 2002, 2003, 2014
  • Golden Anniversary Monograph Award, 2002, 2004, 2009
  • Winans-Wichelns Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Rhetoric and Public Address, 2006, 2008
  • Golden Outstanding Student Essay in Rhetoric Award, 2004, 2006, 2010
  • Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication, 2011
  • Kibler Memorial Award, 2002