Michigan State University, Ph.D. in Information and Media
overview of program
The interdepartmental Information and Media Ph.D. Program at Michigan State University is offered jointly by the Department of Advertising, the School of Journalism, and the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media. The program prepares students to become active scholars, teachers and leaders in the fields of media and information.
Carnegie Classification: R1
Modes Offered: In-person
Professional Development: $1,500 – $2,000 for conference travel
Communication doctorates conferred between 2020-25: 25
Contact information
Dr. Michael Stern
404 Wilson Rd.
Comm Arts, Room 340
East Lansing, MI 48824-1212
- Strategic Communication
- Journalism/Mass Media
- Media Studies/Film Studies
- Digital/New Media/Communication Technology
- Health Communication
- Cultural Studies
- Political Communication
- Intercultural/International Communication
- Visual Communication
Library Information
Additional Resources
QS World University Rankings—Communication & Media Studies (2016)
- #13 of 200 World Universities
URAP University Rankings—Language, Communication, & Culture
- #10 of 300 World Universities
- Letters of Recommendation
- Essay(s)/Personal Statement
- Academic Writing Sample
- Resume or CV
- Woolbert Research Award, 2002, 2009