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University of Iowa, School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Global Media Mass Communication/Media Studies (including New Media) Political Communication Visual Communication
University of Iowa

overview of program

The School of Journalism & Mass Communication at the University of Iowa prepares students for careers in both traditional and new communication and media fields. Their courses integrate professional skills, especially the skills of writing and storytelling, with a theoretical foundation in the role of media in a global society.

Carnegie Classification: R1

Professional Development Funding: $1,500 (research and conference travel)

Ph.D. Degrees per Year: 3

Communication doctorates conferred between 2010-19: 112

Contact information

Director of Graduate Studies

Dr. Brian Ekdale

E324 Adler Journalism Building (AJB)
United States

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  • Journalism/Mass Media
  • Digital/New Media
  • Political Communication
  • Global Media
  • Visual Communication

  • A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.
  • A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or the foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions.

Meet The Faculty

  • Brommel Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Family Communication, 2007
  • Woolbert Research Award, 2006
  • Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression, 2007
  • Winans-Wichelns Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Rhetoric and Public Address, 2000
  • Wallace Memorial Award, 2009, 2014
  • Kibler Memorial Award, 2004
  • Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication, 2014