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Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of Communication Studies
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Graduate Programs

 

The Department of Communication Studies offers an M.A. in Strategic Organizational Communication (Online) and a Ph.D. in Communication Studies. Graduate instructors are full-time faculty members well-known at the regional, national and international levels for their accomplishments in research, teaching and service.

GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

Many of the questions and important forms that prospective and current graduate students need can be found in the Department of Communication Studies Graduate Student Handbook. In addition to the Handbook, students are encouraged to review the policies and procedures outlined in the Graduate Catalog published by WVU.

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M.A. in Online in Strategic Organizational Communication

Build powerful communication skills for today's world. WVU’s online graduate program in communication studies helps you build advanced expertise in messaging, leadership, and audience engagement.

Online M.A. Program Details
 

Ph.D. in Communication Studies

The Ph.D. program in Communication Studies is intended to qualify the student to teach and conduct research in instructional communication, interpersonal communication, or organizational communication at the University level, along with other research emphases. The program is designed to be completed within three academic years – Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters – and is aimed at preparing students for top-level jobs within the field of Communication Studies.

Ph.D. Program Details

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