The Ph.D. in Communications Media and Instructional Technology program will develop:

Scholars who are prepared to contribute to the areas of communications media and organizational communications and who are prepared to conduct advanced academic and applied research.

Practitioners who will synthesize knowledge from various areas of communication studies as they assume leadership roles in government, business, and industry.

Graduates who can become leaders in the fields of professional communication and higher education.

Faculty to meet the increasing demand for qualified, doctorally prepared faculty at both the university and community college level.