Texas Tech University, College of Media & Communication
overview of program
Texas Tech University offers a doctorate in Media & Communication that explores both social scientific and humanistic approaches to human communication research. Their Ph.D. students work with internationally-recognized faculty to create knowledge in both the broad area of human communication and in specialty research areas. Graduates of this program are positioned to be leaders of research and teaching in the university setting, the private sector, for the government, and for non-profit organizations.
Carnegie Classification: R1
Modes Offered: In-person
Professional Development: $500
Communication doctorates conferred between 2020-25: 25
Contact information
Dr. Coy Callison
Box 43082
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: 806-834-5344
- Strategic Communication
- Journalism/Mass Media
- Media Studies/Film Studies
- Digital/New Media/Communication Technology
- Rhetoric, Health Communication
- Cultural Studies
- Organizational Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Business Communication
- Political Communication
- Public Speaking
- Sports Communication
- Science/Environmental/Risk Communication
- Applied Communication
- Intercultural/International Communication
- Communication Education
- Gender/Sexuality Studies
- Family Communication
- Visual Communication
Additional Resources
URAP University Rankings—Language, Communication & Culture
- #169 of 300 World Universities
- Completed Graduate School Application
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Personal Statement
- Samples of academic/professional communication work, if any
- Three letters of recommendation from three current or former professors
- GRE scores and TOEFL scores (if required)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universitites attended