Online master of arts in communication
Are you interested in becoming a leader in your profession, changing careers, or building more successful teams? In the online master's program at the Hugh Downs School you will develop communication skills that let you manage modern workplace challenges.
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
Session A: July 24, 2025 · Session B: September 17, 2025
Spring 2026
Session A: December 16, 2025 · Session B: February 17, 2026
Summer 2026
Session A: April 21, 2026 · Session B: June 4, 2026
Fall 2026
Session A: July 24, 2026 · Session B: September 17, 2026
Doctor of philosophy in communication
The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program prepares scholars for research-oriented careers. The program provides training in communication theory, research methods, and a specialization in one of six areas of concentration: health communication, interpersonal communication, performance studies, rhetoric, intercultural communication, and organizational communication.
Ph.D. program in communication (Tempe campus only)
Application deadline
The application window for fall admission and TA funding runs September 1 through January 5 each year. We admit for fall start only, and applicants are typically notified by the end of February.
Required materials
Applicants must submit the items below by the deadline for the admissions committee to consider an application:
- ASU graduate application.
- Transcripts (unofficial accepted for application; official required if admitted).
- $75 application fee ($115 for international applicants).
- International applicants, see English language proficiency requirements.
- Curriculum vitae or résumé.
- Personal statement of career goals and program fit.
- Writing sample, preferably scholarly.
- Three letters of recommendation, sent directly by recommenders to [email protected].
- Indicate interest in a graduate teaching assistantship on the supplemental application if desired.
For university-level information and application help, see ASU Admission Services.
Graduate assistantships
If a student receiving regular admission wishes to be considered for a teaching assistant appointment, indicate interest on the online application. TA roles provide professional development and support the university’s teaching and research missions. All teaching assistants must follow policies in the Graduate College TA/RA handbook.
