[ecrea] PhD and MS/PhD Studentships in the Department of Communication and Media, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

PhD  and MS/PhD Studentships in the Department of Communication and 
Media, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute


The Department of Communication and Media has spaces available for a 
limited number exceptional students to begin their PhD or MS/PhD studies 
in Communication and Rhetoric in August 2015.


Students should apply through the Institute's portal:

http://admissions.rpi.edu/graduate/admission/index.html


Applications must be submitted by January 1, 2015 to be considered for 
Fall 2015 admission.


The Department of Communication and Media at Rensselaer offers an 
integrated, interdisciplinary approach to the Ph.D. in Communication and 
Rhetoric centered on the study of diverse communication practices and 
media environments.   Our faculty are nationally recognized scholars in 
media studies, game studies, digital rhetoric, design, visual culture, 
technical communication, HCI, mixed reality, ethnography, communication 
and composition. Information about research, including previous and 
current doctoral projects, can be found on our website at 
http://www.cm.rpi.edu/pl/phd-communication-rhetoric-647. A current list 
of faculty can also be found on our website at 
http://www.cm.rpi.edu/pl/people-590. It is recommended that prospective 
PhD candidates identify potential advisors and discuss their ideas for 
their research with them before submitting an application.


In addition to the application form, applicants for the PhD are required 
to provide the following:

-GRE general test scores

-For non-native speakers, TOEFL score of 230 CBT/88 iBT/570 PBT (IELTS 
6.5 or PTE 60)

-Statement of background and goals

-Academic transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions (if 
applicable)

-Evidence of teaching experience (if applicable)

-Two letters of recommendation from persons who can comment on the 
applicant’s scholarly preparation and potential

-Writing sample (an academic essay or a portion of a thesis)


There are both teaching assistantship and fellowship opportunities for 
our Ph.D. applicants.  This funding is very competitive and both covers 
full tuition and offers a stipend, which is currently set at a rate of 
$18,500 for the fall and spring semesters of the academic year for 
teaching assistantships.  Applicants who gain admission and who wish to 
enroll are responsible for covering the costs of the additional fees 
associated with enrolling at Rensselaer.  These fees are listed here: 
http://finance.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=47.  Applicants must check 
off "Yes” to the financial aid question on the application to be 
considered for funding. Funding is not guaranteed.


Informal inquiries can be directed to the Graduate Program Director, 
Professor Katya Haskins ((haskie /at/ rpi.edu)) or the Graduate Student 
Services Administrator, Jennifer Mumby ((mumbyj /at/ rpi.edu)).


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