Communication (Ph.D.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Advanced Core Courses | ||
DIGI 700 | Digital & Strategic Communication Orientation I 1 | 3 |
DIGI 705 | Digital & Strategic Communication Orientation II | 3 |
DIGI 715 | Advanced Communication Theory | 3 |
DIGI 825 | Seminar: From Digital Analytics to Communication Action | 3 |
DIGI 835 | Current Topics in Content Communication | 3 |
DIGI 845 | Communicating Research Data | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |
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DIGI 700 is required of all entering doctoral students, and is a prerequisite for all remaining courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Research Courses | ||
DIGI 710 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
DIGI 720 | Qualitative Data Analysis | 3 |
DIGI 750 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
DIGI 760 | Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
DIGI 880 | Research Concepts | 3 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Professional Application Courses | ||
DIGI 860 | Communication and Philosophy | 3 |
STCO 546 | Writing for Effective Social Media | 3 |
STCO 638 | Video Storytelling | 3 |
STCO 658 | Strategic Communication Campaigns for the Digital Age | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Dissertation and Practicum Courses | ||
COMS 987 | Dissertation I | 5 |
COMS 988 | Dissertation II | 5 |
COMS 989 | Dissertation III | 5 |
COMS 990 | Dissertation Defense | 0 |
Total Hours | 15 |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 60 hours
- A maximum of 50% of a post-graduate and doctoral degree may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than a B- may be applied to the degree
- Degree must be completed within 7 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
First Year | ||
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First Semester | Hours | |
DIGI 700 | Digital & Strategic Communication Orientation I 1 | 3 |
DIGI 705 | Digital & Strategic Communication Orientation II | 3 |
DIGI 710 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Second Semester | ||
DIGI 715 | Advanced Communication Theory | 3 |
DIGI 720 | Qualitative Data Analysis | 3 |
DIGI 760 | Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
STCO 546 | Effective Media Analysis | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Second Year | ||
First Semester | ||
DIGI 750 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
DIGI 845 | Communicating Research Data | 3 |
DIGI 860 | Communication and Philosophy | 3 |
STCO 638 | Video Storytelling | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Second Semester | ||
DIGI 825 | Seminar: From Digital Analytics to Communication Action | 3 |
DIGI 835 | Current Topics in Content Communication | 3 |
DIGI 880 | Research Concepts | 3 |
STCO 658 | Strategic Communication Campaigns for the Digital Age | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Third Year | ||
First Semester | ||
COMS 987 | Dissertation I | 5 |
Hours | 5 | |
Second Semester | ||
COMS 988 | Dissertation II | 5 |
Hours | 5 | |
Fourth Year | ||
First Semester | ||
COMS 989 | Dissertation III | 5 |
Hours | 5 | |
Second Semester | ||
COMS 990 | Dissertation Defense | 0 |
Hours | 0 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
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DIGI 700 is required of all entering doctoral students, and is a prerequisite for all remaining courses