Ph.D. in Communication Studies through the School of Communication Studies.
Program options:
- Rhetoric and public culture
- Health communication
- Interpersonal and Organizational
Graduate Programs
The Scripps College of Communication is a leader in graduate education, offering innovative, nationally ranked programs ranging from one-year master's degrees for professionals taking the next step in their careers to doctoral programs that prepare the next generation of teachers, scholars and industry leaders. Graduate students join an active, diverse and talented academic community, representing many disciplines and professions, and many parts of the world. Creative, award-winning faculty bring a broad range of professional and academic experiences, innovative teaching practices, smart technology and grant-funded research projects to graduate education.
For applications for graduate study and financial aid, go to the The Graduate College. Assistance for international applicants is also available.
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Online Graduate Certificates
The fully-online graduate certificates from the Scripps College of Communication offer a flexible option for professional adults looking to bolster or enhance their skills in specific communication areas. Students receive personalized instruction from award-winning faculty who have extensive industry experience. These certificates are equally valuable to employers and employees, offering skill development in areas that will help to advance both organizational interests and individual careers.
Each certificate is an individual, graduate-level credential from Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication. Students can also choose to combine two certificates toward a master’s degree in communication.
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Crisis CommunicationEffective crisis communication may save lives and property, and has the power to preserve organizational longevity. Prepare to guide your organization and communicate before, within, and after a crisis using proven crisis communication techniques and social media expertise.
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Digital Media Transformation and InnovationIn our rapidly-evolving digital media environment, organizations need people who can plan, develop and analyze digital media projects across industries. This certificate will prepare you to coordinate new technologies, create content, and distribute and monetize that content.
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Strategic Communication ManagementThis certificate will prepare you to oversee advertising and public relations programs by providing the perspectives, theories, and communication skills you need to succeed as a communication manager. Learn to work more efficiently in in-house and external agencies.
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Communication Diversity, Ethics, and InclusivityThe Communication Diversity, Ethics, and Inclusivity Certificate allows professionals from across industries to explore challenges and best practices in the workplace and in content creation, and offers strategies to overcome problems in diverse and multicultural contexts.
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Communication and ChangeWhile most of us resist change, we cannot deny that it's an inevitability in life. This certificate allows you to focus on communicative strategies to help guide your organization through transition when it comes and ensure that organizational members are prepared to pivot and adapt to disruptions to their routines.
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Team Leadership and CommunicationHelp your organization make the most of its members and provide the best workplace experience. With this certificate, you'll build practical skills in relationship building, conflict management, team building, understanding diverse perspectives and communication styles, and decision-making processes.
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Media Tools for Professional CommunicationFor professionals from all backgrounds and experience levels, this certificate will provide foundational skills and expertise in a variety of digital storytelling platforms. Learn best practices for creating content for clients and enhance your own personal or professional brand.
Master's Programs of Study
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Commercial Photography (MA)Topics include advertising photography, product and still-life photography, fashion and portrait photography, architectural and interior design photography, and more.
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Communication Media Arts (MFA)Students in this three-year program will develop new creative production skills, infused with contextual knowledge, through hands-on, collaborative projects.
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Communication and Development StudiesThe program stresses the use of communication to promote and support positive social development.
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Journalism (MS)The program provides opportunities to study professional journalism or prepare for further academic work by blending professionally oriented classes with mass communication principles, theory and research.
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Media Arts and Studies (MA)Specializations include: new technology and culture, media management and policy, multimedia and public broadcasting (with the University's PBS and NPR stations).
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Organizational Communication (MA) — Fully OnlineThis online program is intended for working students and focuses on the role of communication within the processes of organizing, decision making and problem solving.
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Photojournalism (MA)Focuses on documentary photojournalism, going in-depth into through editorial, essay, picture story, documentary and magazine photography and audio/video storytelling.
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Visual Communication Management (MA)Mid-career professionals who wish to further enhance their skills in the visual communication field are suited for this two-semester program.
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Communication (MC) — Fully OnlineFor professionals across industries, this fully online program allows you to learn at your pace and earn graduate-level credentials that stack toward your degree.
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Information Graphics & Interactive Design (MA)Combining the professional practices of data visualization and information graphics with user experience and front-end web design., this program allows students to develop storytelling skills using design and typography, graphics, websites, mobile platforms, and other methods such as motion graphics and video.
Doctoral Programs of Study
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Ph.D. in Communication Studies
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Ph.D. in Mass Communication
The doctoral program in Mass Communication is offered jointly through the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and the School of Media Arts & Studies. World-renowned faculty work with students in a range of areas, including:
- Critical media studies
- Data analytics and emerging technologies such as immersive media(opens in a new window)
- Health communication
- International media
- Legal and historical studies
- Strategic communication and mass media persuasion
- Visual communication
Additional Information
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Scripps College of Communication
Aimee Edmondson
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Research, and Creative Activity
Schoonover Center 119
1 Ohio University Dr.
Athens, OH 45701
740-597-3336
edmondso@ohio.edu