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Program Requirements
Candidates with an M.A. degree will be admitted at the Ph.D. 2 level, thereby gaining credit for one year of resident study. When admitted at Ph.D. 2 level, two years of residence are required for the doctoral degree.
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses (3 credits)
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COMS 616 Staff-Student Colloquium 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Communication Studies : Pro-Seminar in Communications. A required course for all new M.A. and Ph.D. students. The Pro-Seminar is designed to explore theoretical and methodological issues in Communications through a series of presentations by the faculty and other 平特五不中 associates.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Burman, Jennifer C (Fall)
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COMS 702 Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Communication Studies : Comprehensive examination as per departmental procedure.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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COMS 703 Dissertation Proposal
Overview
Communication Studies : Compulsory examination for all doctoral candidates.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
15 credits of 500-, 600-, or 700-level COMS courses; one course outside COMS requires approval of the Graduate Program Director.
Language Requirement
Ph.D. students must demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English that is related to their dissertation research, as determined by their supervisor. Certain areas of study may require more extensive language training, which will be determined by individual supervisors. In cases where dissertation research does not require non-English proficiency, Ph.D. students must demonstrate proficiency in French.
Faculty of Arts—2021-2022 (last updated Sep. 1, 2021) (disclaimer)
