NCA's Doctoral Program Guide

The graduate program of the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University is known for its excellent placement records; its balance in teaching, research, and service; and the diversity of its student body. The key commitment of the SMC faculty is to motivate and educate students to be independent intellectual leaders and professionals.

Admission Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited master's program with a 3.2 GPA.
• GRE scores must indicate potential for success in the program.
• International students must also submit TOEFL scores, with a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based).
• In addition, the faculty pay special attention to evidence that indicates that candidates can meet the challenge of a rigorous research degree program.

Graduate Faculty

• Associate Professor Joshua Atkinson, Ph.D., University of Missouri
• Associate Professor Katherine Bradshaw, Ph.D., Michigan State University
• Associate Professor Rick Busselle, Ph.D., Michigan State University 
• Associate Professor Catherine Cassara, Ph.D. Michigan State University
• Professor Lynda Dixon, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
• Assistant Professor John Dowd, Ph.D., Purdue University
• Professor Sandra Faulkner, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
• Professor Jim Foust, Ph.D., Ohio University
• Professor Radhika Gajjala, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
• Professor Alberto Gonzalez, Ph.D. Ohio State University
• Associate Professor Ellen Gorsevski, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
• Professor Louisa Ha, Ph.D., Michigan State University
• Professor Lisa Hanasono, Ph.D., Purdue University
• Assistant Professor Ilyoung Ju, Ph.D., University of Florida
• Professor Lara Lengel, Ph.D., Ohio University
• Assistant Professor Yanqin Lu, Ph.D., Indiana University
• Associate Professor Kate Magsamen-Conrad, Ph.D., Rutgers University
• Professor Thomas Mascaro, Ph.D., Wayne State University
• Professor Srinivas Melkote, Ph.D., University of Iowa
• Professor Terry Rentner, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
• Associate Professor Clayton Rosati, Ph.D. Syracuse University
• Assistant Professor Saif Shahin, Ph.D., University of Texas
• Associate Professor Ewart Skinner, Ph.D., Michigan State University
• Professor Laura Stafford, Ph.D., University of Texas 

NCA Awards Received by Faculty and Students, 2000-present

• Brommel Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Family Communication, 2016