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Ph.D. students at USC Annenberg are at the scholarly forefront of the communication revolution. We prepare our students for careers in academia as well as in other endeavors that benefit from analytic and research skills and grounded knowledge of communications processes, institutions and impact on society.

Many of our graduates excel as university instructors, conducting original research and scholarship that advances knowledge in the field. Others contribute to the success of public and private sector enterprises ranging from media and entertainment industries to governmental and non-governmental organizations.

• Applying: Take the next step.
• About the Program: Learn more about what it's like to work as a Ph.D. student.
• Areas of Study: The seven concentrations of the Ph.D. program.
• Research Opportunities: Explore some of the research at USC Annenberg.
• Faculty: Find out more about the researchers and professors at USC Annenberg.
• Degree Requirements: Get the details on what it takes to complete the degree.
• Course Catalogue: Learn more about courses you will take as a Ph.D. student.
• Current Doctoral Students: Meet the current Ph.D. students.
• Recent Placements: See where alumni of the program have gone on to work.